Integer overflows in next_pidmap function leading to denial of service in Linux kernel

Integer overflows in next_pidmap function leading to denial of service in Linux kernel

CVE-2011-1593 · MEDIUM Severity

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

Multiple integer overflows in the next_pidmap function in kernel/pid.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.4 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted (1) getdents or (2) readdir system call.

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