CVE-2011-1076
Medium
Description
net/dns_resolver/dns_key.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38 allows remote DNS servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) by not providing a valid response to a DNS query, as demonstrated by an erroneous grand.centrall.org query, which triggers improper handling of error data within a DNS resolver key.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedOct 5, 2011
First seenOct 5, 2011
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.38 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.38 | 2.6.38 |
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