CVE-2011-0699 Integer overflow in Linux kernel

High 7.0 Published Updated

Local attackers can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in the Linux kernel via crafted slot values, causing denial of service or potential code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2011-0699?

CVE-2011-0699 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 20 Feb 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer signedness error in the btrfs_ioctl_space_info function in the Linux kernel 2.6.37 allows local users to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted slot value.

Weakness: CWE-787, CWE-362

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0699?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0699?

No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0699 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2011-0699 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0699 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Linux kernel vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h6f6-v3mg-pf97.

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