CVE-2010-1083 Information disclosure in n/a

What is CVE-2010-1083?

CVE-2010-1083 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 6 Apr 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1083?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1083?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2010-1083 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1083 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-wjw5-8jqj-3p8c.