Vulnerability Details : CVE-2011-1093
The dccp_rcv_state_process function in net/dccp/input.c in the Datagram Congestion Control Protocol (DCCP) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.38 does not properly handle packets for a CLOSED endpoint, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) by sending a DCCP-Close packet followed by a DCCP-Reset packet.
Vulnerability category: Memory CorruptionDenial of service
Threat overview for CVE-2011-1093
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IPs affected by CVE-2011-1093 1,472
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-1093
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 2.71%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 89 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2011-1093
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.8
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
10.0
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6.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2011-1093
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A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2011-1093
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0833.html
RHSA-2011:0833 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=682954
682954 – (CVE-2011-1093) CVE-2011-1093 kernel: dccp: fix oops on Reset after closeIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46793
Linux Kernel 'oops' on Reset NULL Pointer Dereference Remote Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://downloads.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100145416
ASA-2011-208 (RHSA-2011-0833)Third Party Advisory
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http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38
404: File not foundBroken Link
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/08/4
oss-security - CVE request: kernel: dccp: fix oops on Reset after closeMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/08/19
oss-security - Re: CVE request: kernel: dccp: fix oops on Reset after closeMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=720dc34bbbe9493c7bd48b2243058b4e447a929d
Products affected by CVE-2011-1093
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_aus:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*