CVE-2010-0291
UnknownEPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2010-0291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Linux kernel before 2.6.32.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (panic) by calling the (1) mmap or (2) mremap function, aka the "do_mremap() mess" or "mremap/mmap mess.". EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Linux kernel before 2.6.32.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (panic) by calling the (1) mmap or (2) mremap function, aka the "do_mremap() mess" or "mremap/mmap mess."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.32.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 4.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 |
References
- http://groups.google.com/group/linux.kernel/msg/895f20870532241eThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-arch&m=126004438008670&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126388181420690&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126393370931972&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126395874130875&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126396065732697&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126396609004884&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126399980216047&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126400443123998&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126406814304720&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38492Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39033Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1996Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.32.4Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0161.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37906Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=556703Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://groups.google.com/group/linux.kernel/msg/895f20870532241eThird Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=linux-arch&m=126004438008670&w=2Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126388181420690&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126393370931972&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126395874130875&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126396065732697&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126396609004884&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126399980216047&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126400443123998&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126406814304720&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38492Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39033Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1996Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2005Third Party Advisory
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.32.4Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0161.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37906Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=556703Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-0291?
The Linux kernel before 2.6.32.4 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (panic) by calling the (1) mmap or (2) mremap function, aka the "do_mremap() mess" or "mremap/mmap mess."
How severe is CVE-2010-0291?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0291 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0291?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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