#VU92617 Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-2240 

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#VU92617 Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-2240

Published: September 3, 2010 / Updated: February 13, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU92617
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2240
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper control of generation of code ('code injection') error. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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