CVE-2011-3982: Low severity ibm aix vulnerability
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.
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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.