CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2010-4343

First published: Wed Dec 08 2010(Updated: )

drivers/scsi/bfa/bfa_core.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 does not initialize a certain port data structure, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via read operations on an fc_host statistics file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/linux-2.6
Linux Kernel<2.6.35
VMware ESXi=4.1
VMware ESXi=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-4343?

    CVE-2010-4343 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-4343?

    To fix CVE-2010-4343, upgrade your Linux kernel to version 2.6.35 or later, or apply the relevant patches provided by your distribution.

  • Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2010-4343?

    CVE-2010-4343 affects all Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.35.

  • Can CVE-2010-4343 affect VMware ESX?

    Yes, CVE-2010-4343 specifically affects VMware ESX version 4.0 and 4.1.

  • What impact does CVE-2010-4343 have on systems?

    CVE-2010-4343 allows local users to crash the system by reading certain statistics files, leading to a denial of service.

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