Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-3859

 

Out-of-bounds write in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-3859

Published: December 29, 2010 / Updated: February 13, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92567
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3859
CWE-ID: CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Linux Foundation
Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds write error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


How to mitigate CVE-2010-3859

Install update from vendor's repository.

Sources