CVE-2011-3359: Linux Kernel

High severity, CVSS 7.5. EPSS: 3.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The dma_rx function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/dma.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.39 does not properly allocate receive buffers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted frame.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: before 2.6.39 (fixed in 2.6.39)

Published 2012-05-24. Last modified 2026-06-16.