CVE-2010-4171

CVE-2010-4171 is a low-severity vulnerability in Systemtap 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-20.

Key facts

Description

The staprun runtime tool in SystemTap 1.3 does not verify that a module to unload was previously loaded by SystemTap, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (unloading of arbitrary kernel modules).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4171?
The staprun runtime tool in SystemTap 1.3 does not verify that a module to unload was previously loaded by SystemTap, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (unloading of arbitrary kernel modules).
How severe is CVE-2010-4171?
CVE-2010-4171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-4171 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4171?
CVE-2010-4171 affects Systemtap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4171?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4171 published?
CVE-2010-4171 was published on 2010-12-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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