CVE-2010-3904

CISA description

Linux Kernel contains an improper input validation vulnerability in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation that allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.

Required action

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Notes & references

• https://lkml.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/1601.3/06474.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-3904

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2010-3904
• CVE.org · CVE-2010-3904
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)