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CVE-2010-2693

UnknownEPSS 0.70%

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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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
FreebsdFreebsd7.1—
FreebsdFreebsd7.2—
FreebsdFreebsd7.3—
FreebsdFreebsd8.0—
FreebsdFreebsd8.1Pre-Release

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2693?
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.
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST