CVE DATABASE / CVE-2010-4210
CVE-2010-4210
CVSS 7.8 · HIGH
Summary
The pfs_getextattr function in FreeBSD 7.x before 7.3-RELEASE and 8.x before 8.0-RC1 unlocks a mutex that was not previously locked, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic), overwrite arbitrary memory locations, and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to opening a file on a file system that uses pseudofs.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
| Base score | 7.8 (HIGH) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Attack vector | LOCAL |
| Attack complexity | LOW |
| Privileges required | NONE |
| User interaction | REQUIRED |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality | HIGH |
| Integrity | HIGH |
| Availability | HIGH |
Weakness type (CWE)
Affected products
Freebsd freebsd
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References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42200
- http://security.FreeBSD.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-10:09.pseudofs.asc
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024724
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2956
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/63218
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15206/
Data: NIST NVD. NVD last modified 2026-04-29. Always verify against the vendor advisory before acting.