CVE-2010-3084 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Linux kernel's NIU driver via ethtool commands, causing denial of service or potential code execution.
- 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-2010-3084?
CVE-2010-3084 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 29 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 niu_get_ethtool_tcam_all function in drivers/net/niu.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc4 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via the ETHTOOL_GRXCLSRLALL ethtool command.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3084?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3084?
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-2010-3084 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3084 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g8v6-wj9x-vm3g.