Vulnerability Description
fs/cifs/cifssmb.c in the CIFS implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-rc4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via an SMB response packet with an invalid CountHigh value, as demonstrated by a response from an OS/2 server, related to the CIFSSMBWrite and CIFSSMBWrite2 functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.34 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024285
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2094
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/v2.6.34/ChangeLog-2.6.34-rc4
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:198
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:051
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/28/6
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0610.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42242Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1000-1
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2248?
CVE-2010-2248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). fs/cifs/cifssmb.c in the CIFS implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-rc4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via an SMB response packet with an invalid CountHigh val...
How severe is CVE-2010-2248?
CVE-2010-2248 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.