CVE-2010-1162

kernel: tty: release_one_tty() forgets to put pids

Published Apr 20, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The release_one_tty function in drivers/char/tty_io.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-rc4 omits certain required calls to the put_pid function, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2053-1 New Linux 2.6.26 packages fix several issues
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-1192 The release_one_tty function in drivers/char/tty_io.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34-rc4 omits certain required calls to the put_pid function, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-947-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 1:14 AM
Reserved
Mar 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 20, 2010, 3:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:17 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 3, 2010, 12:00 AM