CVE-2011-1746: Multiple integer overflows in the (1) agp_allocate_memory and (2) agp_create_user_memory functions in drive...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel flaw in AGP memory handling. A local user could request an unusually large number of memory pages and trigger memory corruption, most clearly causing a system crash. The sources do not show active exploitation or a modern severity score. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux systems, embedded appliances, or long-lived vendor kernels that include the vulnerable AGP code without the upstream or vendor backport. Systems with supported, updated kernels are unlikely to remain exposed. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize unsupported Linux systems and shared hosts where local users exist, because the credible business impact is system crash and possible broader local impact. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to a kernel containing the 2.6.38.5 AGP fix or vendor backport.; Review Red Hat RHSA-2011:0927 if managing affected Red Hat-derived kernels.; Check current vendor advisories for legacy or appliance kernels..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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