Vulnerability Description
In the Linux kernel before 3.1, an off by one in the drivers/target/loopback/tcm_loop.c tcm_loop_make_naa_tpg() function could result in at least memory corruption.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.39, < 3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=12f09PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/12f09ccb4612734a53e47ed5302e0479c10a50fPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K42315210Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K42315210?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
- https://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=12f09PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/12f09ccb4612734a53e47ed5302e0479c10a50fPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K42315210Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K42315210?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medi
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-5327?
CVE-2011-5327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In the Linux kernel before 3.1, an off by one in the drivers/target/loopback/tcm_loop.c tcm_loop_make_naa_tpg() function could result in at least memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2011-5327?
CVE-2011-5327 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-5327?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.