CVE-2010-4655
Mediumnet/core/ethtool.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not initialize certain data structures, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel heap memory by leveraging the CAP_NET_ADMIN capability for an ethtool ioctl call.
CVSS 3.1 score
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness type
CWE-665CVE-2010-4655 is classified as CWE-665
See CWE-665 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.
References
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Mailing List Patch Third Party Advisory
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Frequently asked questions
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What is CVE-2010-4655?
CVE-2010-4655 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 . CVE-2010-4655 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-2010-4655?
CVE-2010-4655 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. -
Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-4655?
Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2010-4655 patch availability.
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Is CVE-2010-4655 actively exploited?
No. CVE-2010-4655 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.