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CVE-2010-0411

4.9 · MEDIUM

Multiple integer signedness errors in the (1) __get_argv and (2) __get_compat_argv functions in tapset/aux_syscalls.stp in SystemTap 1.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (script crash…

Published Feb 8, 2010systemtapCWE-189EPSS 0.95%

Overview

CVE-2010-0411 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting systemtap systemtap. It was published on February 8, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer signedness errors in the (1) __get_argv and (2) __get_compat_argv functions in tapset/aux_syscalls.stp in SystemTap 1.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (script crash, or system crash or hang) via a process with a large number of arguments, leading to a buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from systemtap. Update systemtap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035201.htmlReflists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-February/035261.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00006.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=oss-security&m=126530657715364&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/38426Refsecunia.com/advisories/38680Refsecunia.com/advisories/38765Refsecunia.com/advisories/38817Refsecunia.com/advisories/39656Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1023664

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0411?

CVE-2010-0411 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting systemtap systemtap. It was published on February 8, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-0411?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0411?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from systemtap. Update systemtap to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-0411?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0411 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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