CVE-2011-0709: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Feb 18 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | =2.6.35-rc4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.35-rc3 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.35-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | <=2.6.34.7 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.35-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.35 | |
| Linux Kernel | <=2.6.34.7 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.35 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.35-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.35-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.35-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.35-rc4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg134444.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/14
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg134414.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/8
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/v2.6.35/ChangeLog-2.6.35-rc5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41432
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/16/1
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7f285fa78d4b81b8458f05e77fb6b46245121b4e
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-0709
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-0709
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-0709
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0709
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-0709
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0709?
CVE-2011-0709 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through a system crash.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0709?
To fix CVE-2011-0709, upgrade the Linux kernel to a version later than 2.6.35-rc5.
What does CVE-2011-0709 affect?
CVE-2011-0709 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.35-rc5 where the br_mdb_ip_get function is vulnerable.
Can CVE-2011-0709 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0709 can be exploited remotely using specially crafted IGMP packets.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0709?
CVE-2011-0709 is a denial of service vulnerability that results from a NULL pointer dereference.
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