drivers/platform/x86/thinkpad_acpi.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 on ThinkPad devices, when the X.Org X server is used, does not properly restrict access to the video output control state, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a (1) read or (2) write operation.
2011-01-03T20:00:25.403
2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Deferred
CVSSv2: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
3.9
6.9
Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
---|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | < 2.6.34 | Yes |