CVE-2010-3086

CVE-2010-3086 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.

Key facts

Description

include/asm-x86/futex.h in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25 does not properly implement exception fixup, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid application that triggers a page fault.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3086?
include/asm-x86/futex.h in the Linux kernel before 2.6.25 does not properly implement exception fixup, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid application that triggers a page fault.
How severe is CVE-2010-3086?
CVE-2010-3086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3086 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3086?
CVE-2010-3086 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 206 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3086?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3086 published?
CVE-2010-3086 was published on 2011-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (206)

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