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CVE-2011-0716

The br_multicast_add_group function in net/bridge/br_multicast.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38, when a certain Ethernet bridge configuration is used, allow…

Impact

The br_multicast_add_group function in net/bridge/br_multicast.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38, when a certain Ethernet bridge configuration is used, allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) by sending IGMP packets to a local interface.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 2.6.37.6
Versions 2.6.37, 2.6.37.1, 2.6.37.2, 2.6.37.3, 2.6.37.4

Weakness classification

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