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CVE-2011-2498

The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pa…

Impact

The Linux kernel from v2.3.36 before v2.6.39 allows local unprivileged users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering creation of PTE pages.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
from 2.3.36 before 2.6.39
CanonicalUbuntu Linux
Versions 11.04, 12.04

Weakness classification

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