CVE-2011-4330 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can cause a crash or execute code via a crafted HFS image due to a stack-based buffer overflow in the Linux kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-4330?
CVE-2011-4330 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 27 Jan 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the hfs_mac2asc function in fs/hfs/trans.c in the Linux kernel 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an HFS image with a crafted len field.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4330?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4330?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-4330 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4330 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fq7c-76rm-wxx8.