CVE-2010-1148

Name: CVE-2010-1148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-12T17:30:00.447+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1148 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The cifs_create function in fs/cifs/dir.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a NULL nameidata (aka nd) field in a POSIX file-creation request to a server that supports UNIX extensions.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The cifs_create function in fs/cifs/dir.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.33.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a NULL nameidata (aka nd) field in a POSIX file-creation request to a server that supports UNIX extensions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.33.2

References

http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005741.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005742.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005746.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005757.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127045754521927&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127045779122119&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/06/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39344Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39186Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xorl.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/linux-kernel-unix-extensions-cifs-null-pointer-dereference/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=579445Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57561Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005741.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005742.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005746.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.samba.org/archive/linux-cifs-client/2010-April/005757.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127045754521927&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127045779122119&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/06/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39344Broken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39186Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xorl.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/linux-kernel-unix-extensions-cifs-null-pointer-dereference/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=579445Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57561Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1148?

How severe is CVE-2010-1148?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1148 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1148?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-1148?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST