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CVE-2010-3904: Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

criticalknown exploitedpublic exploitCVE-2010-3904
Actively exploited. At least one CVE in this advisory is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — exploitation has been observed in the wild. Treat remediation as urgent.
Linux Kernel contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation that allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: KernelPrivilege escalation
What
There is an improper input validation vulnerability in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation that allows local users to gain privileges.
Who is affected
Local users of the Linux Kernel are affected.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to the critical severity and confirmed exploitation.
Action
Users should update to the latest version of the Linux Kernel.

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Details

Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (US · database · site)
Severity
critical
Published
2023-05-12
Exploitation
Observed in the wild (CISA KEV)

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3904

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2010-3904coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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