CVE-2011-2518 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.39.2. A flaw in the tomoyo_mount_acl function allows local users to trigger an OOPS (kernel panic) by providing a NULL device name during a mount system call, potentially leading to system instability. With a CVSS score of 4.9, it has a low attack complexity and requires local access, primarily resulting in a denial of service. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.6.39.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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