Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU92622

Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-1173

Published: May 7, 2010 / Updated: June 20, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU92622

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1173

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Affected software:
Linux kernel

Detailed vulnerability description

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. A remote non-authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

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