Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 24, 2011· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2011-2484
CVE-2011-2484
Description
The add_del_listener function in kernel/taskstats.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.39.1 and earlier does not prevent multiple registrations of exit handlers, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption), and bypass the OOM Killer, via a crafted application.
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References
6- lists.openwall.net/linux-kernel/2011/06/16/605nvdPatch
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/1nvdMailing ListPatch
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/2nvdMailing ListPatch
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/48383nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cginvdIssue Tracking
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68150nvdVDB Entry
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