Vulnerability Description
The ieee80211_radiotap_iterator_init function in net/wireless/radiotap.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not check whether a frame contains any data outside of the header, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read) via a crafted header.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-02/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-02/msg00045.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55606Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.11.7
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64013
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029413
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2066-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2067-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2068-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2069-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2071-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2072-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2073-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2074-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7027?
CVE-2013-7027 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The ieee80211_radiotap_iterator_init function in net/wireless/radiotap.c in the Linux kernel before 3.11.7 does not check whether a frame contains any data outside of the header, which might allow att...
How severe is CVE-2013-7027?
CVE-2013-7027 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7027?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.