CVE-2011-1746 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can trigger integer overflows in the Linux kernel AGP driver, causing system crashes or potential code execution.
- 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-2011-1746?
CVE-2011-1746 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
Multiple integer overflows in the (1) agp_allocate_memory and (2) agp_create_user_memory functions in drivers/char/agp/generic.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.5 allow local users to trigger buffer overflows, and consequently cause a denial of service (system crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact, via vectors related to calls that specify a large number of memory pages.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1746?
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-2011-1746?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2011-1746 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1746 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hvmr-v3mc-jxc9.