CVE-2010-4342: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Dec 30, 2010
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The aunincoming function in net/econet/afeconet.c in the Linux kerne ...
— Debian
Affected Software
10 affected components
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.37-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.37-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.37-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.37-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.37-rc3
Linux Linux kernel<2.6.37
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.37
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=9
debian/linux-2.6
debian/user-mode-linux
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 30, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:54 PM
Description
Sep 19, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:43 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4342?
CVE-2010-4342 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-4342?
To fix CVE-2010-4342, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.37 or later.
3
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2010-4342?
CVE-2010-4342 affects Linux kernel versions before 2.6.37-rc6.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2010-4342 allow?
CVE-2010-4342 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a NULL pointer dereference.
5
What protocol is involved in the CVE-2010-4342 vulnerability?
The CVE-2010-4342 vulnerability involves the Acorn Universal Networking (AUN) packets over UDP.