SB2010040705 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel nfs

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SB2010040705 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel nfs

Published: April 7, 2010

Security Bulletin ID SB2010040705
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1087)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation error within the nfs_release_request() function in fs/nfs/pagelist.c. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References