CVE-2010-4816: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jun 22, 2021
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Updated

It was found in FreeBSD 8.0, 6.3 and 4.9, and OpenBSD 4.6 that a null pointer dereference in ftpd/popen.c may lead to remote denial of service of the ftpd service.

Affected Software

4 affected components
OpenBSD OpenBSD=4.6
OpenBSD OpenBSD=4.9
OpenBSD OpenBSD=6.3
OpenBSD OpenBSD=8.0

Event History

Jun 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2010-4816?

CVE-2010-4816 is a vulnerability found in FreeBSD 8.0, 6.3, and 4.9, and OpenBSD 4.6 that can lead to remote denial of service of the ftpd service.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4816?

CVE-2010-4816 has a severity rating of high with a value of 7.5.

3

How does CVE-2010-4816 impact the affected software?

CVE-2010-4816 can result in remote denial of service of the ftpd service in FreeBSD 8.0, 6.3, and 4.9, and OpenBSD 4.6.

4

How can I mitigate the impact of CVE-2010-4816?

To mitigate the impact of CVE-2010-4816, it is recommended to update the affected software to a version that includes the fix for this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2010-4816?

More information about CVE-2010-4816 can be found at the following links: [link1](https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q3/284), [link2](https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Mar/117), [link3](https://bugs.freebsd.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=144761).

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