CVE-2010-2693

Name: CVE-2010-2693
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-07-13T20:30:12.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2693 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. FreeBSD 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE does not copy the read-only flag when creating a duplicate mbuf buffer reference, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system file corruption) and gain privileges via the sendfile system call.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

FreeBSD 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE does not copy the read-only flag when creating a duplicate mbuf buffer reference, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system file corruption) and gain privileges via the sendfile system call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.70%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Freebsd	Freebsd	7.1	—
Freebsd	Freebsd	7.2	—
Freebsd	Freebsd	7.3	—
Freebsd	Freebsd	8.0	—
Freebsd	Freebsd	8.1	Pre-Release

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/40567Vendor Advisory
http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-10:07.mbuf.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41577
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024182Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1787Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40567Vendor Advisory
http://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-10:07.mbuf.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41577
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024182Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1787Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2693?

How severe is CVE-2010-2693?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2693 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2693?

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-2010-2693?

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Source: NVD / NIST