Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in the elf_get_dynamic_info function in elf/dynamic-link.h in ld.so in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.0.1 through 2.11.1, when the --verify option is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF program with a negative value for a certain d_tag structure member in the ELF header.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | 2.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://drosenbe.blogspot.com/2010/05/integer-overflow-in-ldso-cve-2010-0830.html
- http://frugalware.org/security/662
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39900Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201011-01.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024044
- http://sourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=db07e962b6ea963dbb345439f6
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2058
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:111
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:112
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40063Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-944-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1246Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58915
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00007.html
- http://drosenbe.blogspot.com/2010/05/integer-overflow-in-ldso-cve-2010-0830.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0830?
CVE-2010-0830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Integer signedness error in the elf_get_dynamic_info function in elf/dynamic-link.h in ld.so in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.0.1 through 2.11.1, when the --verify option is used, allows us...
How severe is CVE-2010-0830?
CVE-2010-0830 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0830?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.