CVE-2010-2492 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Linux kernel eCryptfs subsystem allows local attackers to escalate privileges or crash the system.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-2492?
CVE-2010-2492 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 8 Sep 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the ecryptfs_uid_hash macro in fs/ecryptfs/messaging.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.35 might allow local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (system crash) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2492?
It affects 9 products.
Products include Avaya Aura Communication Manager, Avaya Aura Presence Services, Avaya Aura Session Manager, Avaya Aura System Manager, Avaya Aura System Platform, Avaya Aura Voice Portal and 3 more.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2492?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-2492 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2492 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
- CVE-2010-2943 Information disclosure in n/a
- CVE-2010-2798 Null dereference in n/a
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- CVE-2018-15617 Communication Manager Denial of Service
- CVE-2020-7029 Avaya Product System Management Interface Cross-Site Request Forgery Vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gqmg-rx5r-xhwg.