CVE-2010-4248: Race Condition
First published: Tue Nov 23 2010(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <2.6.37 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37-rc1 | |
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| debian/user-mode-linux | ||
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.37 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/24/9
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.37-rc2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=656264
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/23/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45028
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0024
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42789
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:029
- 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=e0a70217107e6f9844628120412cb27bb4cea194
- http://git.kernel.org/linus/e0a70217107e6f9844628120412cb27bb4cea194
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0330.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4248
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2010-4248
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4248
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4248
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2010-4248
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4248?
CVE-2010-4248 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on system performance.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4248?
To fix CVE-2010-4248, update your Linux kernel to version 2.6.37 or higher.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-4248?
CVE-2010-4248 affects Linux Kernel versions prior to 2.6.37 and user-mode-linux.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2010-4248?
CVE-2010-4248 is a vulnerability in posix-cpu-timers that improperly manages CPU timers for processes.
Is CVE-2010-4248 exploitable in production environments?
Yes, CVE-2010-4248 can potentially be exploited in production environments, affecting system resources.
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