Vulnerability Description
The udp_queue_rcv_skb function in net/ipv4/udp.c in a certain Red Hat build of the Linux kernel 2.6.18 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock and system hang) by sending UDP traffic to a socket that has a crafted socket filter, a related issue to CVE-2010-4158.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.18 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42789
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514845Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
- http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg146404.htmlPatch
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0024
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=651698Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=652534Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64497
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42789
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/514845Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4161?
CVE-2010-4161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The udp_queue_rcv_skb function in net/ipv4/udp.c in a certain Red Hat build of the Linux kernel 2.6.18 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock and ...
How severe is CVE-2010-4161?
CVE-2010-4161 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-2010-4161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.