Vulnerability Details : CVE-2010-4210
The pfs_getextattr function in FreeBSD 7.x before 7.3-RELEASE and 8.x before 8.0-RC1 unlocks a mutex that was not previously locked, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic), overwrite arbitrary memory locations, and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to opening a file on a file system that uses pseudofs.
Vulnerability category: Execute codeDenial of service
Threat overview for CVE-2010-4210
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-4210
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.20%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 57 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2010-4210
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
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10.0
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NIST |
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
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5.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2010-4210
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2010-4210
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http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-10:09.pseudofs.asc
Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63218
FreeBSD pfs_getextattr() denial of service CVE-2010-4210 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2956
Webmail | OVH- OVHBroken Link;Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/42200
Sign inBroken Link;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15206/
FreeBSD - 'pseudofs' Null Pointer Dereference Privilege Escalation - BSD local ExploitExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024724
FreeBSD pseudofs Mutex Unlocking Error Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerBroken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
Products affected by CVE-2010-4210
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.0:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.0:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.0:p4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.0:p5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.0:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*