CVE-2010-4565

Name: CVE-2010-4565
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-12-29T18:00:02.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4565 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The bcm_connect function in net/can/bcm.c (aka the Broadcast Manager) in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.36 and earlier creates a publicly accessible file with a filename containing a kernel memory address, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information about kernel memory use by listing this filename.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The bcm_connect function in net/can/bcm.c (aka the Broadcast Manager) in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel 2.6.36 and earlier creates a publicly accessible file with a filename containing a kernel memory address, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information about kernel memory use by listing this filename.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.50%

38.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.36

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/03/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/20/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:029Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44661Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg145791.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg145796.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg146270.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg146468.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=664544Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/03/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/04/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/20/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/12/21/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:029Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44661Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg145791.htmlExploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg145796.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg146270.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg146468.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=664544Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4565?

How severe is CVE-2010-4565?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4565 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4565?

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