CVE-2011-1163

CVE-2011-1163 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

The 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1163?
The 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.
How severe is CVE-2011-1163?
CVE-2011-1163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-1163 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1163?
CVE-2011-1163 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1163?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1163 published?
CVE-2011-1163 was published on 2011-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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