CVE-2011-2208 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can exploit an integer signedness error in the Linux kernel Alpha platform to read sensitive kernel memory.
- 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-2011-2208?
CVE-2011-2208 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 13 Jun 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer signedness error in the osf_getdomainname function in arch/alpha/kernel/osf_sys.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the Alpha platform allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted call.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2208?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2208?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2011-2208 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2208 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qxjm-w444-qfw8.