CVE-2010-1083

CVE-2010-1083 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-399
• Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
• Published: 2010-04-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1083?

The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).

How severe is CVE-2010-1083?

CVE-2010-1083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1083?

CVE-2010-1083 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 339 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1083?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-1083 published?

CVE-2010-1083 was published on 2010-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00007.html
• http://lkml.org/lkml/2010/3/30/759
• http://lwn.net/Articles/375350/
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39742
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39830
• http://secunia.com/advisories/46397
• http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100090459
• http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100113326
• http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
• http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2010_23_kernel.html
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/17/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/17/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/18/4
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/18/7
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/19/1
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0394.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0723.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10831

Affected products (339)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.11.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.12.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.13.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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