Vulnerability Description
The br_multicast_add_group function in net/bridge/br_multicast.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38, when a certain Ethernet bridge configuration is used, allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) by sending IGMP packets to a local interface.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.37.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678169Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6b0d6a9b4296fa16a28d10d416db7a770fc0328Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678169Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6b0d6a9b4296fa16a28d10d416db7a770fc0328Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0716?
CVE-2011-0716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The br_multicast_add_group function in net/bridge/br_multicast.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38, when a certain Ethernet bridge configuration is used, allows local users to cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2011-0716?
CVE-2011-0716 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.