CVE-2011-0716: Medium severity linux kernel vulnerability
Description of problem: It was found that executing bridge snooping code triggered by host originated IGMP packets could cause corruption in 512-byte slabs, most commonly leading to crashes in jbd2. This could be possibly exploited by local unprivileged user to crash the host (DoS).
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The brmulticastaddgroup function in net/bridge/brmulticast.c in th ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0716?
CVE-2011-0716 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service (DoS) conditions.
How does CVE-2011-0716 affect the system?
CVE-2011-0716 can cause crashes in the jbd2 module due to memory corruption triggered by IGMP packets.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0716?
CVE-2011-0716 primarily affects users running specific versions of the Linux kernel up to and including 2.6.37.6.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0716?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0716, users are advised to upgrade to versions of the Linux kernel that have addressed this vulnerability.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-0716?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2011-0716 other than upgrading the kernel software.