CVE-2010-3904

Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 15.7%

Published6 Dec 2010
Added to CISA KEV12 May 2023
Remediation due2 Jun 2023

Description

The rds_page_copy_user function in net/rds/page.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not properly validate addresses obtained from user space, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Canonical Ubuntu Linux10.04 · 10.10 · 6.06 · 8.04

Linux Kernel< 2.6.36

Opensuse11.2 · 11.3

Redhat Enterprise Linux5.0 · 6.0

Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop11

Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension11

Suse Linux Enterprise Server11

VMware Esxi3.5 · 4.0 · 4.1 · 5.0

Remediation

Fixed in

Linux Kernel≥ 2.6.36

Patch & vendor advisories

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642896

References

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=799c10559d60f159ab2232203f222f18fa3c4a5fBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00004.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155751/vReliable-Datagram-Sockets-RDS-rds_page_copy_user-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642896Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/46397Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024613Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-3904US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44677/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

and 10 more references

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2010-3904 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2010-3904 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 12 May 2023.

How severe is CVE-2010-3904?

CVE-2010-3904 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 15.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2010-3904?

Affected products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Linux Kernel, Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, and 3 more.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3904?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 2.6.36 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.