CVE-2011-1745 Integer overflow in n/a

Medium 6.9 Published Updated

Local attackers can exploit an integer overflow in the Linux kernel AGP driver to gain privileges or crash the system via a crafted ioctl call.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2011-1745?

CVE-2011-1745 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 9 May 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in the agp_generic_insert_memory function in drivers/char/agp/generic.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.5 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted AGPIOC_BIND agp_ioctl ioctl call.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1745?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Linux kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Aus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1745?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2011-1745 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1745 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3g9-xp4c-pfhv.

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