Linux Kernel CVE-2013-4129 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	61193
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2013-4129
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 16 2013 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 16 2013 12:00AM
Credit:	Herbert Xu
Vulnerable:	Linux kernel 3.11-rc1
Not Vulnerable:

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-4129 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

The Linux kernel is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to cause a kernel crash, denying service to legitimate users. Due to the nature of this issue, arbitrary code execution may be possible with kernel privileges; this has not been confirmed.

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-4129 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-4129 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Linux Kernel CVE-2013-4129 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• Bug 984743 - (CVE-2013-4129) CVE-2013-4129 kernel: bridge: kernel BUG at kernel/ (Red Hat)
  
• Linux Kernel Homepage (Linux Kernel)