CVE-2010-1083

Medium

The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2010-04-06
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.7

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N

Weakness type

CWE-399

CVE-2010-1083 is classified as CWE-399

See CWE-399 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2010-1083 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2010-1083?

    CVE-2010-1083 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10 . CVE-2010-1083 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-1083?

    CVE-2010-1083 has a CVSS score of 4.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-1083?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2010-1083. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2010-1083 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2010-1083 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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