CVE-2010-2653
MediumRace condition in the hvc_close function in drivers/char/hvc_console.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact by closing a Hypervisor Virtual Console device, related to the hvc_open and hvc_remove functions.
CVSS 2.0 score
6.9
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Weakness type
CWE-362CVE-2010-2653 is a Race Condition vulnerability
What is Race Condition?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. Learn more on MITRE CWE
References
The following references provide additional information about CVE-2010-2653 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.
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Exploit Third Party Advisory
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Kernel.orghttp://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/83353/Vendor Advisory
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Release Notes Vendor Advisory
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Mailing List Third Party Advisory
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PatchKernel patch commithttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=320718ee074acce5ffced6506cb51af1388942aa
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PatchKernel patch commithttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=568621
Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2010-2653?
CVE-2010-2653 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 , classified as a Race Condition flaw (CWE-362) . CVE-2010-2653 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-2653?
CVE-2010-2653 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is
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Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-2653?
No patch is currently available for CVE-2010-2653. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
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Is CVE-2010-2653 actively exploited?
No — CVE-2010-2653 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
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What is Race Condition (CWE-362)?
The product contains a code sequence that can run concurrently with other code, creating unexpected states. View CWE-362 on MITRE CWE →