CVE-2010-3849
UnknownEPSS 0.72%
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CVE-2010-3849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The econet_sendmsg function in net/econet/af_econet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2, when an econet address is configured, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a sendmsg call that specifies a NULL value for the remote address field.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The econet_sendmsg function in net/econet/af_econet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2, when an econet address is configured, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a sendmsg call that specifies a NULL value for the remote address field.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 2.6.36.2 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 10 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 | Sp1 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 9 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 10 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit | 10 | Sp3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 5.0 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.10 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.10 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43056Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43291Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:257Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1023-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0213Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0375Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=644156Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43056Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43291Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:257Third Party Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1023-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0213Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0375Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=644156Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-3849?
The econet_sendmsg function in net/econet/af_econet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2, when an econet address is configured, allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) via a sendmsg call that specifies a NULL value for the remote address field.
How severe is CVE-2010-3849?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3849?
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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