CVE-2011-1163
LowThe osf_partition function in fs/partitions/osf.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38 does not properly handle an invalid number of partitions, which might allow local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel heap memory via vectors related to partition-table parsing.
CVSS 2.0 score
2.1
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-20CVE-2011-1163 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-2011-1163 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Third Party Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Third Party Advisory
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Securityreasonhttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/8189Third Party Advisory
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Securitytrackerhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1025225Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Broken Link
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Third Party Advisory
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517050Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46878Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1eafbfeb7bdf59cfe173304c76188f3fd5f1fd05
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/14
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/9
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2011-1163?
CVE-2011-1163 is a Low severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2011-1163 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1163?
CVE-2011-1163 has a CVSS score of 2.1 out of 10, rated Low severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1163?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2011-1163. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2011-1163 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2011-1163 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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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 →