CVE-2011-0716

Medium

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2012-06-21
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.7

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-399

CVE-2011-0716 is classified as CWE-399

See CWE-399 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2011-0716?

    CVE-2011-0716 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10 . CVE-2011-0716 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-0716?

    CVE-2011-0716 has a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-0716?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2011-0716 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2011-0716 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2011-0716 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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