CVE-2011-0521: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 02 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | =2.6.38-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | <2.6.38 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.38 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.38 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.38 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.38-rc1 | |
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| debian/user-mode-linux | ||
| <2.6.38 | ||
| =2.6.38 | ||
| =2.6.38-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.38-rc2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/25/2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43009
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/24/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45986
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025195
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64988
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=cb26a24ee9706473f31d34cc259f4dcf45cd0644
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-0521
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-0521
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-0521
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0521
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-0521
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0521?
CVE-2011-0521 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service or memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0521?
To fix CVE-2011-0521, upgrade to the Linux kernel version 2.6.38 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0521?
CVE-2011-0521 affects local users running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel before 2.6.38.
What kind of impact can CVE-2011-0521 have?
CVE-2011-0521 can lead to memory corruption and denial of service, allowing malicious actions by local users.
Is CVE-2011-0521 related to any specific Linux kernel features?
CVE-2011-0521 specifically involves the dvb_ca_ioctl function in the Linux kernel affecting certain integer fields.
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