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

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Additional Notes

https://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1601.3/06474.html

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