PT-2012-1691 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1
CVSS v2.0
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.39
Description
The issue is related to the dma rx function in the Linux kernel, which does not properly allocate receive buffers. This can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service, resulting in a system crash, via a crafted frame.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 2.6.39, update to version 2.6.39 or later to resolve the issue.
Exploit
Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Hat