Integer overflow in Linux Kernel

CVE-2011-1593

Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.006 (43.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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