CVE-2010-0623
First published: Mon Feb 15 2010(Updated: )
The futex_lock_pi function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not properly manage a certain reference count, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors involving an unmount of an ext3 filesystem.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.33 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.33 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.33-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.33-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.33-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.33-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.33-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.33-rc6 | |
| SUSE Linux | =11.2 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =8.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/11/2
- http://bugzilla.kernel.org/show_bug.cgi?id=14256
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.33-rc7
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=5ecb01cfdf96c5f465192bdb2a4fd4a61a24c6cc
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-914-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0638
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38922
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:088
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5ecb01cfdf96c5f465192bdb2a4fd4a61a24c6cc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0623?
CVE-2010-0623 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0623?
To fix CVE-2010-0623, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.33 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0623?
CVE-2010-0623 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.33 and specific release candidates of 2.6.33.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0623 enable?
CVE-2010-0623 enables local users to cause a denial of service that results in kernel crashes.
Is CVE-2010-0623 present in all distributions of Linux?
CVE-2010-0623 is present in various Linux distributions that use the affected kernel versions, including Ubuntu and openSUSE.
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