CVE-2010-2891 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in libsmi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Object Identifier string.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-2891?
CVE-2010-2891 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the smiGetNode function in lib/smi.c in libsmi 0.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Object Identifier (aka OID) represented as a numerical string containing many components separated by . (dot) characters.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2891?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
libsmi openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 0.4.8-24.8 |
Products include Tu-Braunschweig Libsmi.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2891?
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-2010-2891 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-2891 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as AZL-34938, AZL-6647, AZL-7272, DEBIAN-CVE-2010-2891, DSA-2145-1, GHSA-gwqp-8wjj-p3gj and 1 more.