CVE-2011-4087 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in the Linux kernel (before version 2.6.39), specifically within the br_parse_ip_options function, affecting systems utilizing Ethernet bridge devices. This flaw, rated 7.5 HIGH on CVSS, allows remote attackers to cause system unavailability without requiring user interaction or complex attack methods. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.6.39CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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