Vulnerability Description
arch/powerpc/mm/fsl_booke_mmu.c in KGDB in the Linux kernel 2.6.30 and other versions before 2.6.33, when running on PowerPC, does not properly perform a security check for access to a kernel page, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary kernel memory, related to Fsl booke.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.30 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-07/msg00006.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/5/10/458Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40645
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/29/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/29/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/30/1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1857
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58840
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-07/msg00006.html
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/5/10/458Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40645
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1446?
CVE-2010-1446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). arch/powerpc/mm/fsl_booke_mmu.c in KGDB in the Linux kernel 2.6.30 and other versions before 2.6.33, when running on PowerPC, does not properly perform a security check for access to a kernel page, wh...
How severe is CVE-2010-1446?
CVE-2010-1446 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1446?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.