CVE-2011-1494

Medium

Integer overflow in the _ctl_do_mpt_command function in drivers/scsi/mpt2sas/mpt2sas_ctl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.38 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an ioctl call specifying a crafted value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2011-05-03
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-189

CVE-2011-1494 is classified as CWE-189

See CWE-189 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2011-1494?

    CVE-2011-1494 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 . CVE-2011-1494 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1494?

    CVE-2011-1494 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1494?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2011-1494 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2011-1494 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2011-1494 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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