CVE-2010-4171 Missing authorization in n/a
Local users can cause denial of service by unloading arbitrary kernel modules due to missing verification in the SystemTap staprun tool.
- 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-2010-4171?
CVE-2010-4171 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The staprun runtime tool in SystemTap 1.3 does not verify that a module to unload was previously loaded by SystemTap, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (unloading of arbitrary kernel modules).
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4171?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Systemtap Systemtap.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4171?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2010-4171 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4171 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-4171, GHSA-fq58-jjp6-f46v.