Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the find_ie function in net/wireless/scan.c in the cfg80211 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.1-rc1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (soft lockup) via malformed packets.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.31 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/45106/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/stable-review/patch-2.6.31.1-rc1.bz2PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36421Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/45106/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/stable-review/patch-2.6.31.1-rc1.bz2PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/16/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36421Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3280?
CVE-2009-3280 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in the find_ie function in net/wireless/scan.c in the cfg80211 subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.1-rc1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (soft loc...
How severe is CVE-2009-3280?
CVE-2009-3280 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3280?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.