CVE-2010-3881

CVE-2010-3881 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Linux Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

arch/x86/kvm/x86.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not initialize certain structure members, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via read operations on the /dev/kvm device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3881?
arch/x86/kvm/x86.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36.2 does not initialize certain structure members, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information from kernel stack memory via read operations on the /dev/kvm device.
How severe is CVE-2010-3881?
CVE-2010-3881 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-3881 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-2010-3881?
CVE-2010-3881 primarily affects Redhat Enterprise Linux Server. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3881?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3881 published?
CVE-2010-3881 was published on 2010-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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