CVE-2011-1017: canonical ubuntu_linux Out-of-bounds Write
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2011-1017 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in canonical ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 49.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Public exploit (reference, Date unknown)
Source freshness unavailable
How is this decided?Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2Timeline
- 01-03-2011PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
0.61%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
49%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.61% on 04-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Known conditions: local access, no authentication (CVSS vector). Other conditions: not stated in public data.
Canonical1 product
- ubuntu_linuxEOL8.04
Linux1 product
- linux_kernel< 2.6.37.2
2 vendors · 2 products
References
11 links- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTExploitThird Party Advisory
- openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14Mailing ListX Refsource MLISTExploitThird Party Advisory