Vulnerability Description
The NFS implementation in Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 calls certain functions without properly initializing certain data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and O_DIRECT oops), as demonstrated using diotest4 from LTP.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.31 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51366
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=755455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72297
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/51366
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=755455
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/72297
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4325?
CVE-2011-4325 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The NFS implementation in Linux kernel before 2.6.31-rc6 calls certain functions without properly initializing certain data, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer derefer...
How severe is CVE-2011-4325?
CVE-2011-4325 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-2011-4325?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.