CVE-2010-1088

5.4 MEDIUM 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

fs/namei.c in Linux kernel 2.6.18 through 2.6.34 does not always follow NFS automount "symlinks," which allows attackers to have an unknown impact, related to LOOKUP_FOLLOW.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2010-04-06 22:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2010-04-06 22:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:17 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.8% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel 2.6.18
Linux Kernel 2.6.18.1
Linux Kernel 2.6.18.2
Linux Kernel 2.6.18.3
Linux Kernel 2.6.18.4
Linux Kernel 2.6.18.5
Linux Kernel 2.6.18.6
Linux Kernel 2.6.18.7

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.4

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record