CVE-2010-0623

kernel: local DoS via futex_lock_pi

Published Feb 15, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The futex_lock_pi function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not properly manage a certain reference count, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors involving an unmount of an ext3 filesystem.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-0654 The futex_lock_pi function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not properly manage a certain reference count, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) via vectors involving an unmount of an ext3 filesystem.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-914-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:52 AM
Reserved
Feb 11, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 15, 2010, 6:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:16 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 3, 2010, 12:00 AM