Vulnerability Description
The br_mdb_ip_get function in net/bridge/br_multicast.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35-rc5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via an IGMP packet, related to lack of a multicast table.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.34.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/v2.6.35/ChangeLog-2.6.35-rc5Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg134414.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg134444.htmlMailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/14Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/v2.6.35/ChangeLog-2.6.35-rc5Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41432Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg134414.htmlExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0709?
CVE-2011-0709 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The br_mdb_ip_get function in net/bridge/br_multicast.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35-rc5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via an IG...
How severe is CVE-2011-0709?
CVE-2011-0709 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0709?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.