CVE-2010-3904β€”Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

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2023-05-12 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2010-3904
Project:
Linux
Product:
Kernel
Date Added:
2023-05-12
Due Date:
2023-06-02
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

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?

Ransomware Status:
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

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