Vulnerability Description
The setup_cifs_sb function in fs/cifs/connect.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly handle DFS referrals, which allows remote CIFS servers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by placing a referral at the root of a share.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.39 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 4.0 |
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/2011/09/14/12Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=738291Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/70945643722ffeac779d2529a348f99567fa5c3PatchThird 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/2011/09/14/12Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=738291Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/70945643722ffeac779d2529a348f99567fa5c3PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3363?
CVE-2011-3363 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The setup_cifs_sb function in fs/cifs/connect.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly handle DFS referrals, which allows remote CIFS servers to cause a denial of service (system crash) b...
How severe is CVE-2011-3363?
CVE-2011-3363 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3363?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.