CVE-2010-3192: Certain run-time memory protection mechanisms in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) print argv[0] and backtrace information, which might allow con...

Description

Certain run-time memory protection mechanisms in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) print argv[0] and backtrace information, which might allow context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory by executing an incorrect program, as demonstrated by a setuid program that contains a stack-based buffer overflow error, related to the __fortify_fail function in debug/fortify_fail.c, and the __stack_chk_fail (aka stack protection) and __chk_fail (aka FORTIFY_SOURCE) implementations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.61%

72.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Glibc	< 2.26

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Apr/399Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/25/8Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/31/6Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/31/7Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/2Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/3Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/4Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/5Mailing List
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Apr/399Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/25/8Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/31/6Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/31/7Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/2Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/3Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/4Mailing List
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/09/02/5Mailing List

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3192?

Certain run-time memory protection mechanisms in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) print argv[0] and backtrace information, which might allow context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory by executing an incorrect program, as demonstrated by a setuid program that contains a stack-based buffer overflow error, related to the __fortify_fail function in debug/fortify_fail.c, and the __stack_chk_fail (aka stack protection) and __chk_fail (aka FORTIFY_SOURCE) implementations.

How severe is CVE-2010-3192?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3192 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3192?

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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