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CVE-2011-4110

LOW · CVSS 2.1 EPSS 0.49%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2012-01-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a low severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1. It affects Linux. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2011-4110
Severity
LOW
CVSS
2.1
EPSS
0.49%
Linux

Original NVD Description

The user_update function in security/keys/user_defined.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and kernel oops) via vectors related to a user-defined key and "updating a negative key into a fully instantiated key."