Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the rds_cmsg_rdma_args function (net/rds/rdma.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.35 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly trigger memory corruption via a crafted Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) request, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-3865.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.35 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=129001184803080&w=2Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42778
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42801
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42932
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/17/8Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/18/1Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44921
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0012
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0124
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64618
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4175?
CVE-2010-4175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the rds_cmsg_rdma_args function (net/rds/rdma.c) in Linux kernel 2.6.35 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly trigger memory corruption via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2010-4175?
CVE-2010-4175 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-2010-4175?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.