SB2012020204 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel

Main Vulnerability Database SB2012020204

SB2012020204 - NULL pointer dereference in Linux kernel

Published: February 2, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012020204

Severity

Medium

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) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2525)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trigger denial of service conditions via a crafted call.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References