CVE-2010-4529 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can exploit an integer underflow in the Linux kernel's IrDA module to read sensitive kernel heap memory.
- 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-2010-4529?
CVE-2010-4529 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 13 Jan 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Integer underflow in the irda_getsockopt function in net/irda/af_irda.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 on platforms other than x86 allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel heap memory via an IRLMP_ENUMDEVICES getsockopt call.
Weakness: CWE-191
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4529?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4529?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-4529 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4529 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f4rg-q69g-xmgw.