CVE-2011-1479

mediumpriority · track · 29EPSS 0.008 · 56 %ileexploit · functionalEUUS
grimoire priorityP1 · Urgent
Exploitable?
Public exploit
1 exploit · functional
Likely / severe?
0.80% (56th) EPSS
CVSS 4.7 · medium
Is it mine?
26 products
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Who says so?
4 sources
cnnvd · enisa_euvd · nvd · redhat_csaf

EPSS · scored 2026-10-23

Double free vulnerability in the inotify subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via vectors involving failed attempts to create files. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2010-4250.

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remediations

Vendor fix, mitigation, or workaround guidance, as published by each source.

A vendor fix is available.

  • Fixedkernel-rt-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.src as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-debug-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-debug-debuginfo-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-debug-devel-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-debuginfo-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-debuginfo-common-x86_64-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-devel-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-doc-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.noarch as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-firmware-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.noarch as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-trace-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-trace-debuginfo-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-trace-devel-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-vanilla-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-vanilla-debuginfo-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
  • Fixedkernel-rt-vanilla-devel-0:2.6.33.9-rt31.75.el6rt.x86_64 as a component of Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2redhat_csaf

    This update also fixes various bugs. Documentation for these bug fixes will be available shortly from the Technical Notes document linked to in the References section. Users should upgrade to these updated packages, which correct these issues, and fix the bugs noted in the Technical Notes. The system must be rebooted for this update to take effect. Before applying this update, make sure all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at https://access.redhat.com/kb/docs/DOC-11259 To install kernel packages manually, use "rpm -ivh [package]". Do not use "rpm -Uvh" as that will remove the running kernel binaries from your system. You may use "rpm -e" to remove old kernels after determining that the new kernel functions properly on your system.

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011:1253
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cvss

Technical severity, 0–10. One row per scoring source.

4.9
010

base score 0–10 · higher = more severe · hover a vector to decode

v2.04.7mediumAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:Cprimary · NVD / NIST USexploitability 3.4 · impact 6.9
v2.04.2mediumAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C/E:POCsecondary · CVSS-BT (t0sche)
v2.04.9mediumAV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:Csecondary · Red Hat Product Security US
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weaknesses

The CWE weakness classes this flaw belongs to.

CWE-399USprimary
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exploits (1)

Public proof-of-concept and weaponised exploit code.

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affected products (26)

Products and version ranges known to be affected.

showing 20 of 26
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advisories (1)

Vendor and ecosystem advisories describing this.

  • RHSA-2011:1253Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security and bug fix update2011-09-12csaf · redhat_csafUS

    Updated kernel-rt packages that fix multiple security issues and various bugs are now available for Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2.0. The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having important security impact. Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base scores, which give detailed severity ratings, are available for each vulnerability from the CVE links in the References section.

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also known as (3)

Other names and identifiers for this entity.

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sources

Which sources assert this record, and when.

cnnvdenisa_euvdnvdredhat_csafNVDCVE.orgMITRE
published 2012-06-21modified 2026-06-16
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references (16)

External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.

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