# CVE-2011-1017: Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm\_frag\_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local us

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-03-01 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.

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## References

- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8115
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025128
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/23/16
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516615/100/0/threaded
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43738
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14
- http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43716

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