CVE-2010-3904
HIGHCISA KEVEPSS 96th pctlDescription
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.
How to fix
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Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 96% of all known CVEs.
Linux Kernel Improper Input Validation Vulnerability
Linux Kernel contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation that allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Remediation due: 2023-06-02
References
Related Vulnerabilities
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2022-20699 | Critical | 10.0 | 72% | KEV | - |
| CVE-2021-43267 | Critical | 9.8 | 58% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2022-31629 | Medium | 6.5 | 49% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2025-9316 | Unscored | - | 36% | - | - |
| CVE-2022-36620 | High | 7.5 | 23% | - | - |
| CVE-2008-1440 | High | 7.1 | 23% | - | - |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2010-3904?
Upgrade linux kernel to 2.6.36 or later.
Is CVE-2010-3904 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2010-3904 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2023-06-02. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2010-3904?
CVE-2010-3904 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, rated high. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2010-3904 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for linux kernel (NVD). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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