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.
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Remediation
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2011-4038 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1193-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1256-1 | Linux kernel (Natty backport) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1294-1 | Linux kernel (Oneiric backport) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1304-1 | Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-09-16T23:35:38.521Z
Reserved: 2011-10-18T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2011-4087
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Status : Modified
Published: 2013-06-08T13:05:55.210
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2011-4087
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OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN