CVE-2010-4162 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can crash the Linux kernel via crafted SCSI device ioctls exploiting integer overflows in the block I/O layer.
- 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-2010-4162?
CVE-2010-4162 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fedoraproject Fedora, published on 3 Jan 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple integer overflows in fs/bio.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 allow local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted device ioctl to a SCSI device.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4162?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Fedoraproject Fedora, Linux kernel, Opensuse Opensuse, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension, Suse Linux Enterprise Server and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4162?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-4162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Fedoraproject Fedora
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h68p-8jj4-mh9x.