CVE-2010-2492: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jul 05 2010(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the ecryptfs_uid_hash macro in fs/ecryptfs/messaging.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 might allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.35 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.1 | |
| VMware ESX | =4.0 | |
| Avaya Aura System Manager | =6.0 | |
| Avaya Aura System Manager | =5.2 | |
| Avaya Communication Manager | =5.2 | |
| Avaya Aura System Platform | =1.1 | |
| Avaya Aura System Platform | =6.0 | |
| Avaya Aura System Platform | =6.0-sp1 | |
| Avaya Aura System Manager | =6.1 | |
| Avaya Aura System Manager | =6.1.1 | |
| Avaya Aura Session Manager | =1.1 | |
| Avaya Aura Session Manager | =5.2 | |
| Avaya Aura Session Manager | =6.0 | |
| Avaya Aura Presence Services | =6.1 | |
| Avaya Aura Presence Services | =6.1.1 | |
| Avaya Aura Presence Services | =6.0 | |
| Avaya IQ | =5.1 | |
| Avaya IQ | =5.0 | |
| Avaya Aura Voice Portal | =5.0 | |
| Avaya Aura Voice Portal | =5.1 | |
| Avaya Aura Voice Portal | =5.1-sp1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=611385
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.35
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:172
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0723.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:198
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100113326
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a6f80fb7b5986fda663d94079d3bba0937a6b6ff
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/a6f80fb7b5986fda663d94079d3bba0937a6b6ff
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0723.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=611385#c13
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-2492?
CVE-2010-2492 is considered to have high severity due to its potential to allow local users to gain privileges or cause a system crash.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2492?
To fix CVE-2010-2492, you should upgrade to Linux kernel version 2.6.35 or later, or apply any relevant patches provided by your software vendor.
Which software is affected by CVE-2010-2492?
CVE-2010-2492 affects the Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.35 and certain versions of VMware ESX and Avaya Aura products.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2010-2492 exploit?
CVE-2010-2492 exploits a buffer overflow vulnerability in the eCryptfs subsystem,
Who can be impacted by CVE-2010-2492?
Local users can be impacted by CVE-2010-2492, as it may allow them to gain elevated privileges or cause a denial of service.
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