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CVE-2010-2693

7.2 · HIGH

FreeBSD 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE does not copy the read-only flag when creating a duplicate mbuf buffer reference, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system file corruption) a…

Published Jul 13, 2010freebsdCWE-264EPSS 0.70%

Overview

CVE-2010-2693 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on July 13, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FreeBSD 7.1 through 8.1-PRERELEASE does not copy the read-only flag when creating a duplicate mbuf buffer reference, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system file corruption) and gain privileges via the sendfile system call.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/40567Refsecurity.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-10:07.mbuf.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41577Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024182Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1787Refsecunia.com/advisories/40567Refsecurity.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-10:07.mbuf.ascRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/41577Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1024182Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1787

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2693?

CVE-2010-2693 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting freebsd freebsd. It was published on July 13, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2693?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2010-2693?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from freebsd. Update freebsd 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-2010-2693?

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