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Linux Kernel Stack Corruption Vulnerability in Ethtool CMIS CDB Module

Vulnerability

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ethtool CMIS CDB module can lead to stack corruption, causing a kernel panic. This issue arises because the response pointer length is incorrectly calculated, potentially allowing for stack corruption. The vulnerability has been observed in a Dell PowerEdge R760 server running Linux kernel 6.11.0.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a kernel panic, indicating a severe stack corruption issue that disrupts normal kernel operations.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
9.0
impact
2.5
exploitability
4.0
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
3.2
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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