CVE-2011-2517
High
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in net/wireless/nl80211.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.2 allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability during scan operations with a long SSID value.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.2
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedMay 24, 2012
First seenMay 24, 2012
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.39.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.39.2 | 2.6.39.2 |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 5.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 5.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 5.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 5.0 | — |
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