What is CVE-2010-3865?

CVE-2010-3865 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, classified as a Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190). CVE-2010-3865 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-3865?

CVE-2010-3865 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity. The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-3865?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2010-3865. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2010-3865 actively exploited?

CVE-2010-3865 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. See MITRE CWE for full details: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/190.html

CVE-2010-3865

High

Integer overflow in the rds_rdma_pages function in net/rds/rdma.c in the Linux kernel allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted iovec struct in a Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) request, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2011-01-11

Last modified 2026-04-29

CVSS version 2.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.2

out of 10

High

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Scope

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Availability

Vector string

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-190

CVE-2010-3865 is a Integer Overflow vulnerability

What is Integer Overflow?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2010-3865 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00004.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00001.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Lists
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/42778

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/42789

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/42801

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/42890

Third Party Advisory
Secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/46397

Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/29/1

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Openwall
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/11/01/1

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.html

Third Party Advisory
Red Hat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0007.html

Third Party Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44549

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Spinics
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg145397.html

Mailing List Third Party Advisory
Vmware
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html

Third Party Advisory
Vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0012

Third Party Advisory
Vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0024

Third Party Advisory
Vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298

Third Party Advisory
Exchange
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/62881

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Kernel patch commit
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netdev/msg145359.html
Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2010-3865

Severity High

CVSS score 7.2 / 10

CVSS version 2.0

Published 2011-01-11

Modified 2026-04-29

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3865?

CVE-2010-3865 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10 , classified as an Integer Overflow flaw (CWE-190) . CVE-2010-3865 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-3865?

CVE-2010-3865 has a CVSS score of 7.2 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-3865?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2010-3865. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2010-3865 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2010-3865 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Integer Overflow (CWE-190)?

The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow, leading to unexpected values. View CWE-190 on MITRE CWE →