CVE-2010-1084
CVE-2010-1084 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Linux kernel 2.6.18 through 2.6.33, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a large number of Bluetooth sockets, related to the size of sysfs files in (1) net/bluetooth/l2cap.c, (2) net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.c, (3) net/bluetooth/rfcomm/sock.c, and (4) net/bluetooth/sco.c.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-1084?
- Linux kernel 2.6.18 through 2.6.33, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a large number of Bluetooth sockets, related to the size of sysfs files in (1) net/bluetooth/l2cap.c, (2) net/bluetooth/rfcomm/core.c, (3) net/bluetooth/rfcomm/sock.c, and (4) net/bluetooth/sco.c.
- How severe is CVE-2010-1084?
- CVE-2010-1084 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2010-1084 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-1084?
- CVE-2010-1084 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 247 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-1084?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2010-1084 published?
- CVE-2010-1084 was published on 2010-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=101545f6fef4a0a3ea8daf0b5b880df2c6a92a69
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-1084
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/23/1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0610.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38898
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=576018
Affected products (247)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.18.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.19.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.20.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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