Vulnerability Description
The copy_from_user_mmap_sem function in fs/splice.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.22 through 2.6.24 does not validate a certain userspace pointer before dereference, which allow local users to read from arbitrary kernel memory locations.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0026-vmsplice_to_kernel.txtExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28875
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28896
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1494
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.24.1Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487982/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27704
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27796
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0487/references
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5093
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00254.h
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-February/msg00255.h
- http://isec.pl/vulnerabilities/isec-0026-vmsplice_to_kernel.txtExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28835
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0010?
CVE-2008-0010 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The copy_from_user_mmap_sem function in fs/splice.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.22 through 2.6.24 does not validate a certain userspace pointer before dereference, which allow local users to read from arb...
How severe is CVE-2008-0010?
CVE-2008-0010 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0010?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.