Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the pmcraid_ioctl_passthrough function in drivers/scsi/pmcraid.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or memory corruption) via a negative size value in an ioctl call. NOTE: this may be a vulnerability only in unusual environments that provide a privileged program for obtaining the required file descriptor.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/09/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b5b515445f4f5a905c5dd27e6e682868ccd6c09ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/09/8Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/b5b515445f4f5a905c5dd27e6e682868ccd6c09ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2906?
CVE-2011-2906 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Integer signedness error in the pmcraid_ioctl_passthrough function in drivers/scsi/pmcraid.c in the Linux kernel before 3.1 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or ...
How severe is CVE-2011-2906?
CVE-2011-2906 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2906?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.