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CVE-2010-3848

MediumPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in the econet_sendmsg function in net/econet/af_econet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2, when an econet address is...

Published: Dec 30, 2010
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Sep 5, 2011

Primary CVSS

6.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 51.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the econet_sendmsg function in net/econet/af_econet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2, when an econet address is configured, allows local users to gain privileges by providing a large number of iovec structures.

Sources

Linux Kernel < 2.6.36.2 (Ubuntu 10.04) - 'Half-Nelson.c' Econet Privilege EscalationExploit
Jon Oberheide · linux · Sep 5, 2011

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