CVE-2011-3637: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Oct 21 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | <2.6.39 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.39 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=747848
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/06/1
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.39
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/76597cd31470fa130784c78fadb4dab2e624a723
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=76597cd31470fa130784c78fadb4dab2e624a723
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2011-3637
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/76597cd31470fa130784c78fadb4dab2e624a723
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0007.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0010.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=748685
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0116.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3637
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-3637
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3637
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2011-3637
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3637?
CVE-2011-3637 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3637?
To fix CVE-2011-3637, upgrade to Linux kernel version 2.6.39 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-3637?
CVE-2011-3637 affects local users on Linux systems running kernel versions prior to 2.6.39.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2011-3637?
Systems running Debian Linux 2.6 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 and earlier versions are impacted by CVE-2011-3637.
What is the exploit vector for CVE-2011-3637?
The exploit vector for CVE-2011-3637 involves triggering an m_start error that leads to an OOPS condition.
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