CVE-2011-2208 Integer overflow in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

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.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qxjm-w444-qfw8.

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