Vulnerability Description
The hfs_find_init function in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and Oops) by mounting an HFS file system with a malformed MDB extent record.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47754
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/16
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48236
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1324-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1328-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1344-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=712774ExploitPatch
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/6/8/154Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47754
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/13/16
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48236
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1324-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1328-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1344-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=712774ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2203?
CVE-2011-2203 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The hfs_find_init function in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and Oops) by mounting an HFS file system with a malformed MDB extent record...
How severe is CVE-2011-2203?
CVE-2011-2203 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2203?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.