Vulnerability Description
The io_submit_one function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted io_submit system call with an IOCB_FLAG_RESFD flag.
CVSS Score
4.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.22.19 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024708
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.23
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0839.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=631716Patch
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024708
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.23
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0839.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3066?
CVE-2010-3066 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The io_submit_one function in fs/aio.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.23 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted io_submit system call with an IOCB_FLA...
How severe is CVE-2010-3066?
CVE-2010-3066 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-2010-3066?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.