Vulnerability Description
The dma_rx function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/dma.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly allocate receive buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted frame.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.39 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/14/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=738202Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c85ce65ecac078ab1a1835c87c4a6319cf74660ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/14/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=738202Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/c85ce65ecac078ab1a1835c87c4a6319cf74660ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3359?
CVE-2011-3359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The dma_rx function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/dma.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly allocate receive buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system c...
How severe is CVE-2011-3359?
CVE-2011-3359 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.