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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2010-3904 Linux · Kernel

Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
7.8 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

1.39 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
80.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 80.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 12, 2023

Remediation Due

Jun 02, 2023

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

Linux Kernel contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation that allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.

Remediation Directive

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

External Intelligence