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CVE-2010-3437

Integer signedness error in the pkt_find_dev_from_minor function in drivers/bloc...

Medium CVSS 6.6

Overview

Integer signedness error in the pkt_find_dev_from_minor function in drivers/block/pktcdvd.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36-rc6 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference and system crash) via a crafted index value in a PKT_CTRL_CMD_STATUS ioctl call.

CWE: CWE-476 Published: 2010-10-04T21:00:04.877
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 6.6 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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