CVE-2011-4324
CVE-2011-4324 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The encode_share_access function in fs/nfs/nfs4xdr.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG and system crash) by using the mknod system call with a pathname on an NFSv4 filesystem.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-4324?
- The encode_share_access function in fs/nfs/nfs4xdr.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG and system crash) by using the mknod system call with a pathname on an NFSv4 filesystem.
- How severe is CVE-2011-4324?
- CVE-2011-4324 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2011-4324 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-4324?
- CVE-2011-4324 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-4324?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-4324 published?
- CVE-2011-4324 was published on 2012-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.29
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=dc0b027dfadfcb8a5504f7d8052754bf8d501ab9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/06/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=755440
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dc0b027dfadfcb8a5504f7d8052754bf8d501ab9
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.28.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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