CVE

Id
48911  
CVE No.
CVE-2011-0999  
Status
Candidate  
Description
mm/huge_memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38-rc5 does not prevent creation of a transparent huge page (THP) during the existence of a temporary stack for an exec system call, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted application.  
Phase
Assigned (20110214)  
Votes
None (candidate not yet proposed)  
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