The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly initialize a certain error-report data structure, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to mount a crafted ext4 filesystem.
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| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2011-2480 | The ext4_fill_super function in fs/ext4/super.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly initialize a certain error-report data structure, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by attempting to mount a crafted ext4 filesystem. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1193-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1212-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1256-1 | Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T23:00:33.967Z
Reserved: 2011-06-15T00:00:00Z
Link: CVE-2011-2493
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2012-06-13T10:24:54.657
Modified: 2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Link: CVE-2011-2493
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN