First published: Fri Feb 18 2011(Updated: )
The afs_linux_lock function in afs/LINUX/osi_vnodeops.c in the kernel module in OpenAFS 1.4.14, 1.4.12, 1.4.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle errors, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
npm | =1.4.12 | |
npm | =1.4.7 | |
npm | =1.4.14 |
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CVE-2011-0431 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2011-0431, update OpenAFS to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2011-0431 affects OpenAFS versions 1.4.12, 1.4.14, and 1.4.7, among possibly others.
CVE-2011-0431 is a denial of service vulnerability that arises from improper error handling in the OpenAFS kernel module.
Yes, CVE-2011-0431 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt system availability.