CVE-2011-2521 : Detail

CVE-2011-2521

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2012-05-24
23h00 +00:00
2012-05-24
23h00 +00:00
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CVE Descriptions

The x86_assign_hw_event function in arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event.c in the Performance Events subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly calculate counter values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via the perf program.

CVE Informations

Related Weaknesses

CWE-ID Weakness Name Source
CWE-189 Category : Numeric Errors
Weaknesses in this category are related to improper calculation or conversion of numbers.

Metrics

Metrics Score Severity CVSS Vector Source
V2 4.9 AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C [email protected]

EPSS

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EPSS Score

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EPSS Percentile

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Products Mentioned

Configuraton 0

Linux>>Linux_kernel >> Version To (excluding) 2.6.39

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/06/4
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