Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iriap_getvaluebyclass_indication function in net/irda/iriap.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging connectivity to an IrDA infrared network and sending a large integer value for a (1) name length or (2) attribute length.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d370af0ef7951188daeb15bae75db7ba57c6784Third Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/11Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/d370af0ef7951188daeb15bae75db7ba57c6784Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1180?
CVE-2011-1180 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iriap_getvaluebyclass_indication function in net/irda/iriap.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory...
How severe is CVE-2011-1180?
CVE-2011-1180 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1180?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.