CVE-2011-1746: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 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 | <2.6.38.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS | =5.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38.5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698998
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/21/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/22/7
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/4/19/400
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/4/14/294
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47535
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.html
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=b522f02184b413955f3bc952e3776ce41edc6355
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-1746
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/b522f02184b413955f3bc952e3776ce41edc6355
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1350.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1253.html
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1746
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-1746
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1746
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-1746
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1746?
CVE-2011-1746 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause system crashes and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1746?
To fix CVE-2011-1746, update your Linux kernel to version 2.6.38.5 or later.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2011-1746?
CVE-2011-1746 affects the Linux kernel versions before 2.6.38.5.
Is CVE-2011-1746 exploitable by local users?
Yes, CVE-2011-1746 can be exploited by local users to trigger buffer overflows.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-1746?
The potential impacts of CVE-2011-1746 include denial of service and system crashes.
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