SB2011030202 - Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel
Published: March 2, 2011 Updated: August 11, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011030202
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1017)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ldm_frag_add function in fs/partitions/ldm.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.37.2 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges or obtain sensitive information via a crafted LDM partition table.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/23/16
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/14
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/24/4
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43738
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8115
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025128
- http://www.pre-cert.de/advisories/PRE-SA-2011-01.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516615/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46512
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1146-1