Improper input validation in Linux Kernel

CVE-2011-3363

The setup_cifs_sb function in fs/cifs/connect.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly handle DFS referrals, which allows remote CIFS servers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by placing a referral at the root of a share.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.008 (54.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/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-2011-3363?
CVE-2011-3363 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2012-05-24.
How severe is CVE-2011-3363?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.