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CVE-2011-0999

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.39%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2011-02-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2011-0999
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.39%
Linux

Original NVD Description

mm/huge_memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 does not prevent creation of a transparent huge page (THP) during the existence of a temporary stack for an exec system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application.