MEDIUM
CVE-2011-0431
CWE-20Published: February 19, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-0431 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
openafs1 product(s)
openafs
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43371Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43407Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0410Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0411Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43371Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43407Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0410Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0411Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-0431
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 19, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-0431 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.