CVE-2011-2525: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Tue Jul 12 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | <2.6.35 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.35 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=720552
- http://kerneltrap.org/mailarchive/linux-netdev/2010/5/21/6277805
- http://mirror.anl.gov/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.35
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/12/1
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1065.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1163.html
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=53b0f08042f04813cd1a7473dacd3edfacb28eb3
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/53b0f08042f04813cd1a7473dacd3edfacb28eb3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1065.html
- https://access.redhat.com/support/policy/updates/errata/
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1163.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=748670
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-2525
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2525
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-2525
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-2525
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-2525
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2525?
CVE-2011-2525 has been classified with medium severity due to the potential for NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2525?
To fix CVE-2011-2525, it is recommended to upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.36 or later.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-2011-2525?
CVE-2011-2525 affects Linux kernel versions up to 2.6.35.
What happens if CVE-2011-2525 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-2525 may lead to a system crash or unexpected behavior due to a NULL pointer dereference.
Is CVE-2011-2525 specific to certain Linux distributions?
Yes, CVE-2011-2525 specifically affects certain Linux distributions including Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0.
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