CVE-2011-4325

CVE-2011-4325 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

Description

The NFS implementation in Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 calls certain functions without properly initializing certain data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and O_DIRECT oops), as demonstrated using diotest4 from LTP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4325?
The NFS implementation in Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 calls certain functions without properly initializing certain data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and O_DIRECT oops), as demonstrated using diotest4 from LTP.
How severe is CVE-2011-4325?
CVE-2011-4325 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4325 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4325?
CVE-2011-4325 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 314 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4325?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4325 published?
CVE-2011-4325 was published on 2012-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (314)

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