CVE-2010-4169

CVE-2010-4169 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-416.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-416
• Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
• Published: 2010-11-22
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in mm/mprotect.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via vectors involving an mprotect system call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4169?

Use-after-free vulnerability in mm/mprotect.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc2 allows local users to cause a denial of service via vectors involving an mprotect system call.

How severe is CVE-2010-4169?

CVE-2010-4169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4169?

CVE-2010-4169 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4169?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-4169 published?

CVE-2010-4169 was published on 2010-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=63bfd7384b119409685a17d5c58f0b56e5dc03da
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052513.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00000.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00004.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-02/msg00000.html
• http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128979684911295&w=2
• http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=128984344103497&w=2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42745
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42778
• http://secunia.com/advisories/42932
• http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/testing/ChangeLog-2.6.37-rc2
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0958.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44861
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3321
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0012
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0124
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0298
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=651671
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63316

Affected products (8)

• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.37:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.37:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_desktop:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_real_time_extension:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:linux_enterprise_server:11:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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