CVE-2011-4087
High
Description
The br_parse_ip_options function in net/bridge/br_netfilter.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly initialize a certain data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging connectivity to a network interface that uses an Ethernet bridge device.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability86. percentile2.7%
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedJun 8, 2013
First seenJun 8, 2013
How to fix
Update
- linux linux_kernel2.6.39 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v < 2.6.39 | 2.6.39 |
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