Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the _ctl_do_mpt_command function in drivers/scsi/mpt2sas/mpt2sas_ctl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.38 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via an ioctl call specifying a crafted value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.38 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100145416
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2011/4/5/327Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/05/32
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/06/2Patch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0833.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47185
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694021Patch
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/688021/Patch
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100145416
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2011/4/5/327Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1494?
CVE-2011-1494 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the _ctl_do_mpt_command function in drivers/scsi/mpt2sas/mpt2sas_ctl.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.38 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of servic...
How severe is CVE-2011-1494?
CVE-2011-1494 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1494?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.