CVE-2010-4661
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4661 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. udisks before 1.0.3 allows a local user to load arbitrary Linux kernel modules.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
udisks before 1.0.3 allows a local user to load arbitrary Linux kernel modules.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Udisks Project | Udisks | < 1.0.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | All versions |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4661Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4661Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4661Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-05/msg00000.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4661Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4661Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4661Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4661?
udisks before 1.0.3 allows a local user to load arbitrary Linux kernel modules.
How severe is CVE-2010-4661?
CVE-2010-4661 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4661?
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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