CVE-2010-4256: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jan 25 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| Linux kernel | <2.6.37 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.37 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/6
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.37
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=c66fb347946ebdd5b10908866ecc9fa05ee2cf3d
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2010-4256
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4256
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4256
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4256
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2010-4256
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4256?
CVE-2010-4256 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4256?
To fix CVE-2010-4256, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.37 or later.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2010-4256?
CVE-2010-4256 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.37.
Who can exploit CVE-2010-4256?
CVE-2010-4256 can be exploited by local users on the affected systems.
What is the impact of CVE-2010-4256?
The impact of CVE-2010-4256 is a denial of service, which can disrupt normal operations of the system.
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