Buffer overflow in Linux Kernel
CVE-2011-1180
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the iriap_getvaluebyclass_indication function in net/irda/iriap.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging connectivity to an IrDA infrared network and sending a large integer value for a (1) name length or (2) attribute length.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.030 (85.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory, Release Notes)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-1180?
- CVE-2011-1180 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2013-06-08.
- How severe is CVE-2011-1180?
- Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2011-1180 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.