CVE-2010-4668
First published: Mon Jan 03 2011(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/linux-2.6 | ||
| debian/user-mode-linux | ||
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37-rc4 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37-rc2 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37-rc6 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37-rc5 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37-rc1 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37-rc3 | |
| Linux kernel | <2.6.37 | |
| Linux kernel | =2.6.37 | |
| Linux Kernel | <2.6.37 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37-rc3 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37-rc4 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37-rc5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.6.37-rc6 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git;a=commit;h=5478755616ae2ef1ce144dded589b62b2a50d575
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/4
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/11/29/68
- https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/363282/
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/30/7
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.37-rc7
- http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/11/29/70
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/29/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45660
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42890
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64496
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5478755616ae2ef1ce144dded589b62b2a50d575
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2010-4668
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4668
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2010-4668
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-4668
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2010-4668
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4668?
CVE-2010-4668 has a moderate severity level as it allows local users to cause a denial of service by triggering a kernel panic.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4668?
To remediate CVE-2010-4668, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.6.37 or later.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2010-4668?
CVE-2010-4668 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 2.6.37-rc7.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2010-4668?
There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2010-4668; the recommended action is to update the kernel.
What type of threat does CVE-2010-4668 pose to systems?
CVE-2010-4668 poses a threat by potentially allowing local users to crash the system via malicious I/O requests.
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