CVE-2010-0561: Medium severity NetBSD NetBSD vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2010
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Updated

Integer signedness error in NetBSD 4.0, 5.0, and NetBSD-current before 2010-01-21 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a negative mixer index number being passed to (1) the azaliaquerydevinfo function in the azalia audio driver (src/sys/dev/pci/azalia.c) or (2) the hdaudioafgquerydevinfo function in the hdaudio audio driver (src/sys/dev/pci/hdaudio/hdaudioafg.c).

Affected Software

2 affected components
NetBSD NetBSD=4.0
NetBSD NetBSD=5.0

Event History

Feb 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0561?

CVE-2010-0561 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0561?

To fix CVE-2010-0561, you should upgrade to the latest version of NetBSD that addresses this vulnerability, specifically versions after January 21, 2010.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0561?

CVE-2010-0561 affects NetBSD versions 4.0 and 5.0, as well as current versions before January 21, 2010.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0561?

CVE-2010-0561 is an integer signedness error vulnerability found in the azalia audio driver.

5

Can CVE-2010-0561 lead to a security breach?

While CVE-2010-0561 primarily leads to a denial of service, it does not directly lead to unauthorized access or data breaches.

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