CVE-2010-4164

High

Multiple integer underflows in the x25_parse_facilities function in net/x25/x25_facilities.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via malformed X.25 (1) X25_FAC_CLASS_A, (2) X25_FAC_CLASS_B, (3) X25_FAC_CLASS_C, or (4) X25_FAC_CLASS_D facility data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-3873.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2011-01-03
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.8

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

Weakness type

CWE-191

CVE-2010-4164 is classified as CWE-191

See CWE-191 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2010-4164?

    CVE-2010-4164 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10 . CVE-2010-4164 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-4164?

    CVE-2010-4164 has a CVSS score of 7.8 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-4164?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2010-4164 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2010-4164 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2010-4164 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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