CVE-2011-2211

7.2 HIGH 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The osf_wait4 function in arch/alpha/kernel/osf_sys.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the Alpha platform uses an incorrect pointer, which allows local users to gain privileges by writing a certain integer value to kernel memory.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2012-06-13 10:24 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:30 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2012-06-13 10:24 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:30 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-264
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel ≤ 2.6.39.3
Linux Kernel 2.6.39
Linux Kernel 2.6.39.1
Linux Kernel 2.6.39.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Is it in your code?

Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.

Read https://cve-list.com/agent/cve/CVE-2011-2211.md and follow it. Check whether this project is affected by CVE-2011-2211. Read only. Don't change anything and don't upload my code. Tell me yes, no or not sure, with the file as proof.

· More options · Status badge

Download Square Reddit

Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record