CVE-2011-4622 Affecting mlnx_en-2.6.32-300.11.1.el5uek package, versions <0:1.5.7-2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.35% (26th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE5-MLNXEN2632300111EL5UEK-2470378
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed27 Jan 2012

Introduced: 27 Jan 2012

CVE-2011-4622  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:5 mlnx_en-2.6.32-300.11.1.el5uek to version 0:1.5.7-2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2012-2003.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream mlnx_en-2.6.32-300.11.1.el5uek package and not the mlnx_en-2.6.32-300.11.1.el5uek package as distributed by Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:5 relevant fixed versions and status.

The create_pit_timer function in arch/x86/kvm/i8254.c in KVM 83, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle when Programmable Interval Timer (PIT) interrupt requests (IRQs) when a virtual interrupt controller (irqchip) is not available, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by starting a timer.

CVSS Base Scores

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