CVE-2009-4536
High
Description
drivers/net/e1000/e1000_main.c in the e1000 driver in the Linux kernel 2.6.32.3 and earlier handles Ethernet frames that exceed the MTU by processing certain trailing payload data as if it were a complete frame, which allows remote attackers to bypass packet filters via a large packet with a crafted payload. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2009-1385.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJan 12, 2010
First seenJan 12, 2010
How to fix
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Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 2.6.32.3 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 4.0, 5.0 | — |
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