CVE-2010-4258

Fixed in a distro release EPSS 3%

The do_exit function in kernel/exit.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not properly handle a KERNEL_DS get_fs value, which allows local users to bypass intended access_ok restrictions, overwrite arbitrary kernel memory locations, and gain privileges by leveraging a (1) BUG, (2) NULL pointer dereference, or (3) page fault, as demonstrated by vectors involving the clear_child_tid feature and the splice system call.

Published 2010-12-30 · CVE record · OSV

Products: linux_kernel, fedoraproject fedora, opensuse, suse linux_enterprise_desktop, suse linux_enterprise_real_time_extension, suse linux_enterprise_server, suse linux_enterprise_software_development_kit

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