CVE-2011-4087 in Kernel
Summary
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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Reservation
10/18/2011
Disclosure
06/08/2013
Status
Confirmed
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| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64254 | Linux Kernel br_parse_ip_options resource management | 399 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2011-4087 |