CVE-2010-0830 Integer overflow in n/a
A signedness error in glibc's dynamic linker allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF file when the verify option is used.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-0830?
CVE-2010-0830 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Glibc, published on 1 Jun 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer signedness error in the elf_get_dynamic_info function in elf/dynamic-link.h in ld.so in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.0.1 through 2.11.1, when the --verify option is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ELF program with a negative value for a certain d_tag structure member in the ELF header.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0830?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Glibc.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0830?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-0830 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0830 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gnu Glibc
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-0830, GHSA-5gq9-qhr6-c66r.