CVE-2011-3359

kernel: b43: allocate receive buffers big enough for max frame len + offset

Published May 24, 2012 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 3.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The dma_rx function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/dma.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly allocate receive buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted frame.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-3323 The dma_rx function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/dma.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly allocate receive buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted frame.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1141-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1159-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities (Marvell Dove)
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1160-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1162-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities (Marvell Dove)
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1167-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1187-1 Linux kernel (Maverick backport) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1212-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1323-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1325-1 Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-119

    Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 11:29 PM
Reserved
Aug 30, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 24, 2012, 11:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:33 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 27, 2011, 12:00 AM