Vulnerability Description
The do_pages_move function in mm/migrate.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not validate node values, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory locations, cause a denial of service (OOPS), and possibly have unspecified other impact by specifying a node that is not part of the kernel's node set.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.33 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035070.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035159.h
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38492
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38557
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38779
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38922
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39033
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1996
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.33-rc7Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:066
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0415?
CVE-2010-0415 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The do_pages_move function in mm/migrate.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not validate node values, which allows local users to read arbitrary kernel memory locations, cause a denial of se...
How severe is CVE-2010-0415?
CVE-2010-0415 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0415?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.