CVE-2011-1745: Integer overflow in the agp_generic_insert_memory function in drivers/char/agp/generic.c in the Linux kerne...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel flaw in AGP graphics memory handling. A local user on an affected system could potentially crash the system or gain higher privileges. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and the provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems running kernels before 2.6.38.5, or vendor kernels lacking the backported AGP fix. Risk requires local user access and relevant AGP kernel functionality. Prioritize remediation where legacy Linux systems allow local users or hosted workloads. This is not a broad remote-entry vulnerability, but kernel privilege escalation can turn limited access into full host compromise. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates that include the CVE-2011-1745 fix.; Verify Linux kernels are 2.6.38.5 or vendor-backported equivalents.; Prioritize multi-user, shared, and internet-facing administration hosts..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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