Vulnerability Description
The blk_rq_map_user_iov function in block/blk-map.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a zero-length I/O request in a device ioctl to a SCSI device.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.36.2 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.2 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00001.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/10/18Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/12/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/29/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42778Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42801Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42932Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36.2Broken Link
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:029Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4163?
CVE-2010-4163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). The blk_rq_map_user_iov function in block/blk-map.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a zero-length I/O request in a device ioctl to a SCS...
How severe is CVE-2010-4163?
CVE-2010-4163 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4163?
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 Real Time Extension, Suse Linux Enterprise Server.