CVE-2013-4247

kernel: cifs: off-by-one bug in build_unc_path_to_root

Published Aug 25, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 7.8 High EPSS 3.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
Off-by-one error in the build_unc_path_to_root function in fs/cifs/connect.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) via a DFS share mount operation that triggers use of an unexpected DFS referral name length.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-4151 Off-by-one error in the build_unc_path_to_root function in fs/cifs/connect.c in the Linux kernel before 3.9.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and system crash) via a DFS share mount operation that triggers use of an unexpected DFS referral name length.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1919-1 Linux kernel vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1936-1 Linux kernel (Raring HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:38 PM
Reserved
Jun 12, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 25, 2013, 3:27 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:56 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 31, 2013, 12:00 AM