Linux Kernel 3.11.4 File Permission net/sysctl_net.c net_ctl_permissions input validation

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 3.11.4 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function net_ctl_permissions of the file net/sysctl_net.c of the component File Permission Handler. Upgrading to version 3.11.5 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.