CVE-2010-1085: The azx_position_ok function in hda_intel.c in Linux kernel 2.6.33-rc4 and earlier, when running on the AMD...

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This is an old Linux kernel crash issue in the HDA Intel audio driver. On systems using the AMD780V chipset and affected kernels, certain context-dependent manipulations could trigger a divide-by-zero error and crash the machine. The documented impact is denial of service, not data theft or remote code execution. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux deployments, appliances, or virtualization stacks still carrying vulnerable 2.6-era kernel code and AMD780V-related audio hardware paths. Modern maintained kernels are unlikely targets, but embedded or vendor-frozen systems should be checked against vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. It is not flagged as actively exploited in the provided sources, but systems still running vulnerable kernel branches should be remediated through normal patch governance, especially where uptime matters. Mitigation focus: Check vendor advisories for patched kernel packages or product-specific updates.; Upgrade affected Linux kernels using the relevant supported vendor channel.; Prioritize legacy systems with AMD780V chipset exposure and enabled hda-intel audio support..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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