CVE-2011-3359

High

The dma_rx function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/dma.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly allocate receive buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted frame.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2012-05-24
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

7.5

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2011-3359 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2011-3359?

    CVE-2011-3359 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2011-3359 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-3359?

    CVE-2011-3359 has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-3359?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2011-3359 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2011-3359 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2011-3359 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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