CVE-2011-0716

Name: CVE-2011-0716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-06-21T23:55:01.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.37.6
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.37
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.37.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.37.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.37.3
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.37.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.37.5

References

http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38Broken Link
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6b0d6a9b4296fa16a28d10d416db7a770fc03287
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678169Issue Tracking
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6b0d6a9b4296fa16a28d10d416db7a770fc03287Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.38Broken Link
http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=6b0d6a9b4296fa16a28d10d416db7a770fc03287
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/17/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678169Issue Tracking
https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/6b0d6a9b4296fa16a28d10d416db7a770fc03287Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0716?

How severe is CVE-2011-0716?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0716?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST