CVE-2010-3904
The rds_page_copy_user function in net/rds/page.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36…
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- CVSS score
- 7.8 High
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2023-05-12, remediation due 2023-06-02)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-1284
- Published
- 2010-12-06
- Last modified
- 2026-06-16
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
The rds_page_copy_user function in net/rds/page.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not properly validate addresses obtained from user space, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.
Affected products
- linux linux kernel
- opensuse opensuse
- suse linux enterprise desktop
- suse linux enterprise real time extension
- suse linux enterprise server
- canonical ubuntu linux
- redhat enterprise linux
- vmware esxi
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use. Federal remediation deadline: 2023-06-02.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=799c10559d60f159ab2232203f222f18fa3c4a5f
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-11/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/155751/vReliable-Datagram-Sockets-RDS-rds_page_copy_user-Privilege-Escalation.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024613
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/362983
FAQ
Is CVE-2010-3904 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-3904 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2023-05-12, with a federal remediation deadline of 2023-06-02. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-3904?
CVE-2010-3904 has a CVSS base score of 7.8 (High). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.
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