CVE-2011-1173: Infoleak
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The econetsendmsg function in net/econet/afeconet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 on the x8664 platform allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory by reading uninitialized data in the ah field of an Acorn Universal Networking (AUN) packet.
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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.