Vulnerability Description
net/ipv4/ip_gre.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34, when ip_gre is configured as a module, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by sending a packet during module loading.
CVSS Score
5.4
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.33.20 |
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.34
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/05/6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702303
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c2892f02712e9516d72841d5c019ed691632979ExploitPatch
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.34
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/05/6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=702303
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c2892f02712e9516d72841d5c019ed691632979ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1767?
CVE-2011-1767 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). net/ipv4/ip_gre.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34, when ip_gre is configured as a module, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by sending a packet during module loading.
How severe is CVE-2011-1767?
CVE-2011-1767 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1767?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.