CVE-2011-1173: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jun 22 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | <2.6.39 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.39 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=130036203528021&w=2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/18/15
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/21/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/21/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=591815#c14
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8279
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=67c5c6cb8129c595f21e88254a3fc6b3b841ae8e
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=130036203528021&w=2
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-1173
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1173
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-1173
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1173
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-1173
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1173?
CVE-2011-1173 has a medium severity level due to potential information disclosure risks.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1173?
To fix CVE-2011-1173, update the Linux kernel to version 2.6.39 or later.
What type of systems are affected by CVE-2011-1173?
CVE-2011-1173 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.39 on x86_64 platforms.
What kind of attack exploits CVE-2011-1173?
CVE-2011-1173 can be exploited by remote attackers to read uninitialized data from the kernel stack.
Can CVE-2011-1173 lead to further vulnerabilities?
Yes, information disclosure from CVE-2011-1173 could potentially be leveraged for further attacks.
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