CVE-2011-4087: High severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Published Jun 8, 2013
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The brparseipoptions function in net/bridge/brnetfilter.c in the L ...
— Debian
Affected Software
2 affected components
Linux Linux kernel<2.6.39
debian/linux-2.6
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Linux kernelto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.6.39
Event History
Jun 8, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4087?
CVE-2011-4087 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-4087?
To fix CVE-2011-4087, upgrade to the Linux kernel version 2.6.39 or later.
3
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2011-4087?
CVE-2011-4087 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.39.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2011-4087 facilitate?
CVE-2011-4087 facilitates denial of service attacks against systems using affected Linux kernels.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2011-4087?
More information about CVE-2011-4087 can be found in Linux kernel documentation and security advisory notes.