CVE-2011-1477: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 21 2012(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux Kernel | <=2.6.38.8 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with Beagle | =10-sp4 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/4d00135a680727f6c3be78f8befaac009030e4df
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/25/1
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00020.html
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4d00135a680727f6c3be78f8befaac009030e4df
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-1477
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1477
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-1477
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1477
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-1477
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1477?
To fix CVE-2011-1477, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.39 or later.
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.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2011-1477?
CVE-2011-1477 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.39.
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.
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