CVE-2011-2723
Medium
Description
The skb_gro_header_slow function in include/linux/netdevice.h in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.4, when Generic Receive Offload (GRO) is enabled, resets certain fields in incorrect situations, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted network traffic.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.7
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedSep 6, 2011
First seenSep 6, 2011
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.39.4 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.39.4 | 2.6.39.4 |
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