Vulnerability Description
The pipe_fcntl function in fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly determine whether a file is a named pipe, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via an F_SETPIPE_SZ fcntl call.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.37 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.37Broken Link
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/6Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/9Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.37Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4256?
CVE-2010-4256 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The pipe_fcntl function in fs/pipe.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly determine whether a file is a named pipe, which allows local users to cause a denial of service via an F_SETPIP...
How severe is CVE-2010-4256?
CVE-2010-4256 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4256?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.