CVE-2011-4622: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Dec 21 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Red Hat KVM | =83 |
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Reference Links
- http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.comp.emulators.kvm.devel/83564
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0051.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/21/7
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=769721
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026559
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51172
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-06/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-05/msg00013.html
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-4622
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-4622
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=770102
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0051.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0350.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4622
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-4622
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4622
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-4622
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4622?
CVE-2011-4622 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on local user security within the KVM environment.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4622?
To mitigate CVE-2011-4622, it's recommended to update the KVM package to the latest stable version provided by your distribution.
What systems are affected by CVE-2011-4622?
CVE-2011-4622 affects KVM version 83 and possibly earlier versions on systems using Debian and Red Hat.
Can CVE-2011-4622 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-4622 cannot be exploited remotely as it specifically requires local user access to the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4622?
Currently, there are no effective workarounds for CVE-2011-4622, and the best mitigation is through an updated KVM version.
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