Vulnerability Description
The irda_bind function in net/irda/af_irda.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc3-next-20100901 does not properly handle failure of the irda_open_tsap function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) and possibly have unspecified other impact via multiple unsuccessful calls to bind on an AF_IRDA (aka PF_IRDA) socket.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.36 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/davem/net-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=628e3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00003.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128331787923285&w=2PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41234Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41512Third Party Advisory
- http://twitter.com/taviso/statuses/22635752128Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/next/patch-v2.6.36-rc3-next-20100901Broken Link
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg139404.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1000-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2266Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2430Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2954?
CVE-2010-2954 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The irda_bind function in net/irda/af_irda.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc3-next-20100901 does not properly handle failure of the irda_open_tsap function, which allows local users to cause a de...
How severe is CVE-2010-2954?
CVE-2010-2954 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2954?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Server, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.