CVE-2010-3874

Medium

Heap-based buffer overflow in the bcm_connect function in net/can/bcm.c (aka the Broadcast Manager) in the Controller Area Network (CAN) implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 on 64-bit platforms might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a connect operation.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2010-12-29
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.0

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

Weakness type

CWE-787

CVE-2010-3874 is a Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability

What is Out-of-bounds Write?

The product writes data past the end or before the beginning of the intended buffer. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2010-3874?

    CVE-2010-3874 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10 , classified as an Out-of-bounds Write flaw (CWE-787) . CVE-2010-3874 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-3874?

    CVE-2010-3874 has a CVSS score of 4.0 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-3874?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2010-3874 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2010-3874 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2010-3874 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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