CVE-2011-1598
MediumThe bcm_release function in net/can/bcm.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39-rc6 does not properly validate a socket data structure, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted release operation.
CVSS 2.0 score
4.9
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Weakness type
CWE-476CVE-2011-1598 is a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability
What is NULL Pointer Dereference?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2011-1598 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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Broken Link
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Broken Link
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Securityfocushttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47503Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
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Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c6914a6f261aca0c9f715f883a353ae7ff51fe83
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2011-1598?
CVE-2011-1598 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10 , classified as a NULL Pointer Dereference flaw (CWE-476) . CVE-2011-1598 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-1598?
CVE-2011-1598 has a CVSS score of 4.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-1598?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2011-1598. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2011-1598 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2011-1598 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is NULL Pointer Dereference (CWE-476)?
The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL, typically causing a crash. View CWE-476 on MITRE CWE →