Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in net/can/bcm.c in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.53, 2.6.32.x before 2.6.32.21, 2.6.34.x before 2.6.34.6, and 2.6.35.x before 2.6.35.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted CAN traffic.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.27.53 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://jon.oberheide.org/files/i-can-haz-modharden.cExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-September/046947.Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00005.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41512Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2094Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.27.53Broken Link
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.32.21Broken Link
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.34.6Broken Link
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.35.4Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:198Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42585ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2959?
CVE-2010-2959 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Integer overflow in net/can/bcm.c in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.53, 2.6.32.x before 2.6.32.21, 2.6.34.x before 2.6.34.6, and 2.6.35.x before 2.6...
How severe is CVE-2010-2959?
CVE-2010-2959 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2959?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop.