CVE-2010-3192: Infoleak

Published Oct 12, 2010
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Updated

Certain run-time memory protection mechanisms in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) print argv[0] and backtrace information, which might allow context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory by executing an incorrect program, as demonstrated by a setuid program that contains a stack-based buffer overflow error, related to the fortifyfail function in debug/fortifyfail.c, and the stackchkfail (aka stack protection) and chkfail (aka FORTIFYSOURCE) implementations.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU glibc<2.26

Event History

Oct 12, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3192?

CVE-2010-3192 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3192?

To mitigate CVE-2010-3192, upgrade the GNU C Library (glibc) to version 2.26 or later.

3

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2010-3192?

CVE-2010-3192 allows context-dependent attackers to potentially access sensitive information from process memory.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2010-3192?

CVE-2010-3192 affects versions of the GNU C Library (glibc) prior to version 2.26.

5

Can CVE-2010-3192 be exploited through setuid programs?

Yes, CVE-2010-3192 can be exploited through certain setuid programs that execute incorrectly.

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