CVE-2010-0411

4.9 MEDIUM 0.9% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Multiple integer signedness errors in the (1) __get_argv and (2) __get_compat_argv functions in tapset/aux_syscalls.stp in SystemTap 1.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (script crash, or system crash or hang) via a process with a large number of arguments, leading to a buffer overflow.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2010-02-08 20:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2010-02-08 20:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:16 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-189
Record status: Modified

Affected

Systemtap 1.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.9

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record