Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the is_gpt_valid function in fs/partitions/efi.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.38 and earlier allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted size of the EFI GUID partition-table header on removable media.
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.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061236.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/12/17Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/13/1
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0833.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8238
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025355
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517477/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47343
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/mm-commits/msg83274.htmlPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=695976
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66773
- http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100145416
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-June/061236.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/12/17Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1577?
CVE-2011-1577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in the is_gpt_valid function in fs/partitions/efi.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.38 and earlier allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) or possi...
How severe is CVE-2011-1577?
CVE-2011-1577 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.