Vulnerability Details : CVE-2010-4258

The do_exit function in kernel/exit.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not properly handle a KERNEL_DS get_fs value, which allows local users to bypass intended access_ok restrictions, overwrite arbitrary kernel memory locations, and gain privileges by leveraging a (1) BUG, (2) NULL pointer dereference, or (3) page fault, as demonstrated by vectors involving the clear_child_tid feature and the splice system call.
Published 2010-12-30 19:00:04
Updated 2023-02-13 04:28:31
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
Vulnerability category: Memory Corruption

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-4258

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 8 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2010-4258

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
6.2
 MEDIUM AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
1.9
10.0
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2010-4258

  • The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2010-4258

Products affected by CVE-2010-4258

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