CVE-2011-1010: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in the macpartition function in fs/partitions/mac.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed Mac OS partition table.
Other sources
Validate number of blocks in map and remove redundant variable.
Upstream commit: http://git.kernel.org/linus/fa7ea87a057958a8b7926c1a60a3ca6d696328ed
Acknowledgements:
Red Hat would like to thank Timo Warns for reporting this issue.
— Red Hat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1010?
CVE-2011-1010 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service or lead to other unspecified impacts.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1010?
To fix CVE-2011-1010, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.6.37.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1010?
Local users of the Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.37.2 are affected by CVE-2011-1010.
What does CVE-2011-1010 exploit?
CVE-2011-1010 exploits a buffer overflow in the mac_partition function of the Linux kernel.
What type of issues can CVE-2011-1010 cause?
CVE-2011-1010 can cause a system panic or potentially allow for other unspecified impacts.