Vulnerability Description
include/asm-x86/futex.h in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25 does not properly implement exception fixup, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid application that triggers a page fault.
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 | <= 2.6.24.7 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://kerneltrap.org/mailarchive/linux-kernel/2008/2/6/752194/thread
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.html
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128935856605589&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024709
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.25
- 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=429412
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=633170Exploit
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://kerneltrap.org/mailarchive/linux-kernel/2008/2/6/752194/thread
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-12/msg00004.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3086?
CVE-2010-3086 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). include/asm-x86/futex.h in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25 does not properly implement exception fixup, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid application that tri...
How severe is CVE-2010-3086?
CVE-2010-3086 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-2010-3086?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.