Vulnerability Description
The encode_share_access function in fs/nfs/nfs4xdr.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG and system crash) by using the mknod system call with a pathname on an NFSv4 filesystem.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.28.10 |
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.29
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/06/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=755440
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dc0b027dfadfcb8a5504f7d8052754bf8d501abExploitPatch
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.29
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/06/3
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=755440
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/dc0b027dfadfcb8a5504f7d8052754bf8d501abExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4324?
CVE-2011-4324 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The encode_share_access function in fs/nfs/nfs4xdr.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 allows local users to cause a denial of service (BUG and system crash) by using the mknod system call with a path...
How severe is CVE-2011-4324?
CVE-2011-4324 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4324?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.