CVE-2011-3982
First published: Wed Oct 05 2011(Updated: )
The Fibre Channel driver for QLogic adapters in IBM AIX 6.1 and 7.1 does not properly handle DMA resource limitations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system hang) via vectors that generate a large amount of DMA I/O, related to a deadlock in timer processing across CPUs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =7.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =6.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ94593
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ94383
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0691
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0275
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ94675
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ96761
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ94222
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67292
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3982?
CVE-2011-3982 has a severity rating of medium, as it may lead to a denial of service through system hangs.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3982?
To fix CVE-2011-3982, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for AIX versions 6.1 and 7.1.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2011-3982?
CVE-2011-3982 affects IBM AIX operating systems versions 6.1 and 7.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3982?
CVE-2011-3982 is a denial of service vulnerability due to improper handling of DMA resource limitations.
Can CVE-2011-3982 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2011-3982 requires local user access to be exploited, making it a local denial of service vulnerability.
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