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CVE-2010-3904

Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

HighExploitation confirmedCISA KEV
What should I do?

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Linux, fix it now.

CISA required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jun 2, 2023.

Patch status

Official fix available since

Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.

Basis: NVD patch reference

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.

Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.

Affected products

ProductVendorAffected versionsFixed inSource
LinuxLinux< 2.6.362.6.36KEV
vSphere / ESXi / vCenterVMware (Broadcom)3.5; 4.0; 4.1; 5.0—NVD

Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog; NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database.

Intelligence timeline

Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.

  1. CVSS scoredUpdateKEV

    CVE-2010-3904 scored CVSS 7.8: Linux Kernel, Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

    CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Kernel systems are exposed to active attacks now.

    Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database

  2. Patch releasedUpdateKEV

    Patch released for CVE-2010-3904: Linux Kernel, Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

    An official fix is now available for Linux Kernel. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.

    Basis: NVD patch reference

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References

  • lkml.iu.edu https://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1601.3/06474.html
  • nvd.nist.gov https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3904
  • git.kernel.org http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=799c10559d60f159ab2232203f222f…
  • lists.opensuse.org http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00008.html
  • lists.opensuse.org http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00004.html
  • lists.opensuse.org http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.html
  • packetstormsecurity.com http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155751/vReliable-Datagram-Sockets-RDS-rds_page_copy_user-Privilege-Escala…
  • secunia.com http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
  • securitytracker.com http://securitytracker.com/id?1024613
  • kb.cert.org http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/362983
  • kernel.org http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36
  • redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0792.html
  • redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0842.html
  • securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
  • ubuntu.com http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1000-1
  • vmware.com http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
  • vsecurity.com http://www.vsecurity.com/download/tools/linux-rds-exploit.c
  • vsecurity.com http://www.vsecurity.com/resources/advisory/20101019-1/
  • vupen.com http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298
  • bugzilla.redhat.com https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642896
  • exploit-db.com https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44677/
  • cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2010-3904