30725 : Linux Kernel get_fdb_entries() Local Overflow
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Nov 29, 2006

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Description

(Description Provided by CVE) : Integer overflow in the get_fdb_entries function in net/bridge/br_ioctl.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.18.4 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a large maxnum value in an ioctl request.

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Attack Type: Input Manipulation

Solution

Upgrade to version 2.6.18.4 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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