CVE-2010-1436

CVE-2010-1436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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

Description

gfs2 in the Linux kernel 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle when the gfs2_quota struct occupies two separate pages, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via certain manipulations that cause an out-of-bounds write, as demonstrated by writing from an ext3 file system to a gfs2 file system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1436?
gfs2 in the Linux kernel 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle when the gfs2_quota struct occupies two separate pages, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via certain manipulations that cause an out-of-bounds write, as demonstrated by writing from an ext3 file system to a gfs2 file system.
How severe is CVE-2010-1436?
CVE-2010-1436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1436 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1436?
CVE-2010-1436 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1436?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1436 published?
CVE-2010-1436 was published on 2010-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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