SB2011050313 - Improper validation of array index in Linux kernel
Published: May 3, 2011
Security Bulletin ID
SB2011050313
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper validation of array index (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1169)
The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array index error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/18/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/18/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688898
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38.1
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/tiwai/sound-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4a122c10fbfe9020df469f0f669da129c5757671