What is CVE-2011-1017?

CVE-2011-1017 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, classified as a Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787). CVE-2011-1017 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1017?

CVE-2011-1017 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1017?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2011-1017. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2011-1017 actively exploited?

CVE-2011-1017 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/787.html

CVE-2011-1017

High

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2011-03-01

Last modified 2026-04-29

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.2

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Availability

Vector string

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

Weakness type

CWE-787

CVE-2011-1017 is a Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Write?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2011-1017 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Openwall
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/23/16

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4

Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/43716

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/43738

Third Party Advisory
Securityreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8115

Third Party Advisory
Securitytracker
http://securitytracker.com/id?1025128

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516615/100/0/threaded

Not Applicable
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Ubuntu Security
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1

Third Party Advisory
Kernel patch commit
http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txt
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2011-1017

Severity High

CVSS score 7.2 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2011-03-01

Modified 2026-04-29

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1017?

CVE-2011-1017 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787) . CVE-2011-1017 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1017?

CVE-2011-1017 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1017?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2011-1017. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2011-1017 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2011-1017 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. View CWE-787 on MITRE CWE →