Integer overflow in Linux Kernel

CVE-2011-1770

Integer underflow in the dccp_parse_options function (net/dccp/options.c) in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33.14 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) packet with an invalid feature options length, which triggers a buffer over-read.

EPSS: 0.044 (90.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1770?
CVE-2011-1770 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Integer Underflow. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2011-06-24.
How severe is CVE-2011-1770?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.