# CVE-2011-0431: The afs\_linux\_lock function in afs/LINUX/osi\_vnodeops.c in the kernel module in OpenAFS 1.4.14, 1.4.12, 1.4.7, and possibly other versions d

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-02-18 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The afs_linux_lock function in afs/LINUX/osi_vnodeops.c in the kernel module in OpenAFS 1.4.14, 1.4.12, 1.4.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle errors, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46428
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2168
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0410
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43371
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025095
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0411
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43407

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