CVE-2010-1087
CVE-2010-1087 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The nfs_wait_on_request function in fs/nfs/pagelist.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.33-rc5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Oops) via unknown vectors related to truncating a file and an operation that is not interruptible.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-1087?
- The nfs_wait_on_request function in fs/nfs/pagelist.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.33-rc5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (Oops) via unknown vectors related to truncating a file and an operation that is not interruptible.
- How severe is CVE-2010-1087?
- CVE-2010-1087 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2010-1087 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-1087?
- CVE-2010-1087 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-1087?
- 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-2010-1087 published?
- CVE-2010-1087 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=9f557cd8073104b39528794d44e129331ded649f
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-07/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39830
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40645
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/03/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39569
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1857
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=567184
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10442
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.33:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.33:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.33:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.33:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.33:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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