CVE-2011-2525
High
Description
The qdisc_notify function in net/sched/sch_api.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 does not prevent tc_fill_qdisc function calls referencing builtin (aka CQ_F_BUILTIN) Qdisc structures, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted call.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedFeb 2, 2012
First seenFeb 2, 2012
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.35 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.35 | 2.6.35 |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 4.0 | — |
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