Numeric Errors
CVE-2011-2521
Summary
The x86_assign_hw_event function in arch/x86/kernel/cpu/perf_event.c in the Performance Events subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly calculate counter values, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via the perf program.
- LOW
- LOCAL
- NONE
- NONE
- NONE
- COMPLETE
CWE-189 - Numeric Errors
Weaknesses in this category are related to improper calculation or conversion of numbers.
References
Advisory Timeline
- Published