CVE-2011-4348

High

Race condition in the sctp_rcv function in net/sctp/input.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via SCTP packets. NOTE: in some environments, this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-2482.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-06-08
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.1

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

Weakness type

CWE-362

CVE-2011-4348 is a Race Condition vulnerability

What is Race Condition?

The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2011-4348?

    CVE-2011-4348 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2011-4348 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-4348?

    CVE-2011-4348 has a CVSS score of 7.1 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-4348?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2011-4348 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2011-4348 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2011-4348 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.