CWE
189
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0561

First published: Mon Feb 08 2010(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 azalia_query_devinfo function in the azalia audio driver (src/sys/dev/pci/azalia.c) or (2) the hdaudio_afg_query_devinfo function in the hdaudio audio driver (src/sys/dev/pci/hdaudio/hdaudio_afg.c).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetBSD current=4.0
NetBSD current=5.0
=4.0
=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0561?

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

  • 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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