CVE-2011-4077

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Linux kernel version 2.6

Description The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the xfs readlink function, which can cause memory corruption and a crash, potentially allowing the execution of arbitrary code. This occurs when CONFIG XFS DEBUG is disabled and an XFS image contains a symbolic link with a long pathname.

Recommendations For Linux kernel version 2.6, consider disabling the xfs readlink function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to XFS images that may contain symbolic links with long pathnames to minimize the risk of exploitation.