Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the si4713_write_econtrol_string function in drivers/media/radio/si4713-i2c.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the N900 platform might allow local users to cause a denial of service or have unspecified other impact via a crafted s_ext_ctrls operation with a (1) V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_PS_NAME or (2) V4L2_CID_RDS_TX_RADIO_TEXT control ID.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.39.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39.4Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48804Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xorl.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/cve-2011-2700-linux-kernel-si4713-i2c-buffeExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/4Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39.4Broken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48804Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xorl.wordpress.com/2011/07/24/cve-2011-2700-linux-kernel-si4713-i2c-buffeExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2700?
CVE-2011-2700 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Multiple buffer overflows in the si4713_write_econtrol_string function in drivers/media/radio/si4713-i2c.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4 on the N900 platform might allow local users to cause a d...
How severe is CVE-2011-2700?
CVE-2011-2700 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-2011-2700?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.