CVE-2009-4410

Description

The fuse_ioctl_copy_user function in the ioctl handler in fs/fuse/file.c in the Linux kernel 2.6.29-rc1 through 2.6.30.y uses the wrong variable in an argument to the kunmap function, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors.

4.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37453	vdb entry
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-December/msg01344.html	vendor advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=549400
http://secunia.com/advisories/37928	third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/23/1	mailing list
http://osvdb.org/61335	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4410?: CVE-2009-4410 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4410?: To fix CVE-2009-4410, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-4410 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-4410 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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