CVE-2010-3110 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Oct 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can exploit buffer overflows in the Novell Client novfs kernel module to gain elevated privileges on affected Linux systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2010-3110?

CVE-2010-3110 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Opensuse Opensuse, published on 12 Oct 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in the Novell Client novfs module for the Linux kernel in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 and openSUSE 11.3 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3110?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Novell Suse Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3110?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-3110 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-3110 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3110 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as CVE-2010-3278, GHSA-6gpx-44mf-5m57.