CVE-2011-1477: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 21, 2012
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
Multiple array index errors in sound/oss/opl3.c in the Linux kernel be ...
— Debian
Affected Software
3 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<=2.6.38.8
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=10-sp4
debian/linux-2.6
Remediation
Event History
Jun 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:55 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 26, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:33 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1477?
CVE-2011-1477 has a severity rating that allows for local denial of service attacks due to heap memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1477?
To fix CVE-2011-1477, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.39 or later.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-1477?
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-1477 include denial of service and potential privilege escalation for local users.
4
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2011-1477?
CVE-2011-1477 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.39.
5
Is CVE-2011-1477 specific to any Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2011-1477 is noted to affect distributions such as Debian and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop versions prior to their respective patched versions.