PT-2011-1068 · Suse+2 · Ext4Dev-Kmp-Trace+3
Clément Lecigne
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Published
2011-08-31
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Updated
2023-10-12
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CVE-2011-4330
CVSS v2.0
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel version 2.6
ext4dev-kmp-trace (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue concerns a stack-based buffer overflow in the Linux kernel, specifically in the hfs mac2asc function, which can be triggered by a crafted HFS image. This could lead to a denial of service or potentially allow the execution of arbitrary code. Additionally, there are multiple vulnerabilities in the ext4dev-kmp-trace package of SUSE Linux Enterprise that can be exploited remotely, leading to a disruption of protected information availability.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel version 2.6, consider applying a patch to fix the buffer overflow issue in the hfs mac2asc function.
For ext4dev-kmp-trace, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
DoS
Buffer Overflow
NULL Pointer Dereference
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Linux Kernel
Red Hat
Suse
Ext4Dev-Kmp-Trace