What is CVE-2011-1016?

CVE-2011-1016 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2011-1016 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1016?

CVE-2011-1016 has a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, rated Low severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1016?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2011-1016. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2011-1016 actively exploited?

CVE-2011-1016 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2011-1016

Low

The Radeon GPU drivers in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 do not properly validate data related to the AA resolve registers, which allows local users to write to arbitrary memory locations associated with (1) Video RAM (aka VRAM) or (2) the Graphics Translation Table (GTT) via crafted values.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2011-02-28

Last modified 2026-04-29

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

1.9

out of 10

Low

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Vector string

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2011-1016 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2011-1016 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Kernel.org
http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.38-rc5

Broken Link
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46557

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Exchange
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65691

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Kernel patch commit
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=fff1ce4dc6113b6fdc4e3a815ca5fd229408f8ef
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/11
Patch
Kernel patch commit
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/3
Patch

5 patch commits total View all on NVD

Details

CVE ID CVE-2011-1016

Severity Low

CVSS score 1.9 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2011-02-28

Modified 2026-04-29

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1016?

CVE-2011-1016 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2011-1016 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1016?

CVE-2011-1016 has a CVSS score of 1.9 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1016?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2011-1016. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2011-1016 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2011-1016 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →