CVE-2011-2898

Medium

Description

net/packet/af_packet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39.3 does not properly restrict user-space access to certain packet data structures associated with VLAN Tag Control Information, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information via a crafted application.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedMay 24, 2012
First seenMay 24, 2012

How to fix

Update
  • linux linux_kernel2.6.39.3 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv < 2.6.39.32.6.39.3

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