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CVE-2011-2484

MEDIUM · CVSS 4.9 EPSS 0.39%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2011-06-24 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2011-2484
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
4.9
EPSS
0.39%
Linux

Original Filing — NVD 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.