NULL pointer dereference in Linux Kernel

CVE-2010-4342

The aun_incoming function in net/econet/af_econet.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc6, when Econet is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and OOPS) by sending an Acorn Universal Networking (AUN) packet over UDP.

EPSS: 0.035 (88.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4342?
CVE-2010-4342 is a vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. Published 2010-12-30.
Is CVE-2010-4342 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.