CVE-2010-0410: drivers/connector/connector.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.32.8 allows local users to cause a denial of s...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local denial-of-service flaw in older Linux kernels. A user with local access could trigger excessive kernel memory use through NETLINK_CONNECTOR messages, potentially crashing the system. The business impact is availability loss, especially on shared or multi-user Linux systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems, especially those running kernels before 2.6.32.8 or older vendor-maintained backports. Internet-only exposure is not indicated because the described attacker is local. Treat as a legacy Linux availability risk. It is not described as remote code execution, but shared systems with local users should be patched promptly because a crash can disrupt production workloads. Mitigation focus: Apply vendor kernel updates from the relevant Linux distribution advisory.; Upgrade kernels to 2.6.32.8 or a vendor backport containing the fix.; Prioritize shared or multi-user Linux systems first..

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Jun 28, 2026, 03:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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