CVE-2010-2959
UnknownEPSS 3.78%
Last modified
CVE-2010-2959 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in net/can/bcm.c in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.53, 2.6.32.x before 2.6.32.21, 2.6.34.x before 2.6.34.6, and 2.6.35.x before 2.6.35.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted CAN traffic.. EPSS estimates a 3.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in net/can/bcm.c in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.53, 2.6.32.x before 2.6.32.21, 2.6.34.x before 2.6.34.6, and 2.6.35.x before 2.6.35.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted CAN traffic.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.27.53 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.32, < 2.6.32.21 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.34, < 2.6.34.6 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.6.35, < 2.6.35.4 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 12 | — |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | Sp1 |
References
- http://jon.oberheide.org/files/i-can-haz-modharden.cExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-September/046947.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41512Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2094Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42585Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=625699Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://jon.oberheide.org/files/i-can-haz-modharden.cExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-September/046947.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00004.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41512Broken Link
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2094Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42585Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=625699Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-2959?
Integer overflow in net/can/bcm.c in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.53, 2.6.32.x before 2.6.32.21, 2.6.34.x before 2.6.34.6, and 2.6.35.x before 2.6.35.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (system crash) via crafted CAN traffic.
How severe is CVE-2010-2959?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2959 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2959?
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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