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CVE-2010-4161

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

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CVE-2010-4161 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The udp_queue_rcv_skb function in net/ipv4/udp.c in a certain Red Hat build of the Linux kernel 2.6.18 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock and system hang) by sending UDP traffic to a socket that has a crafted socket filter, a related issue to CVE-2010-4158.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The udp_queue_rcv_skb function in net/ipv4/udp.c in a certain Red Hat build of the Linux kernel 2.6.18 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock and system hang) by sending UDP traffic to a socket that has a crafted socket filter, a related issue to CVE-2010-4158.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel2.6.18
RedhatEnterprise Linux5

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4161?
The udp_queue_rcv_skb function in net/ipv4/udp.c in a certain Red Hat build of the Linux kernel 2.6.18 in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (deadlock and system hang) by sending UDP traffic to a socket that has a crafted socket filter, a related issue to CVE-2010-4158.
How severe is CVE-2010-4161?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4161 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4161?
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