CVE-2010-2240: linux linux_kernel Improper Control of Generation of Code

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2010-2240 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Improper Control of Generation of Code vulnerability in linux linux_kernel. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 53.8% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 03-09-2010
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

The do_anonymous_page function in mm/memory.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.52, 2.6.32.x before 2.6.32.19, 2.6.34.x before 2.6.34.4, and 2.6.35.x before 2.6.35.2 does not properly separate the stack and the heap, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code by writing to the bottom page of a shared memory segment, as demonstrated by a memory-exhaustion attack against the X.Org X server.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of CodeThe product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.