CVE-2010-2803: The drm_ioctl function in drivers/gpu/drm/drm_drv.c in the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) subsystem in the...

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CVE-2010-2803 is an old Linux kernel DRM issue where a local user could cause kernel memory contents to be exposed. It matters mainly where very old 2.6-era kernels are still running, especially shared, kiosk, embedded, or legacy systems with local user access. Exposure is most likely on unsupported or long-lived systems still using affected Linux 2.6 kernel branches with the DRM subsystem present and accessible to local users. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize systems with untrusted local users or sensitive workloads because the impact is kernel memory disclosure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to a kernel version at or beyond the fixed releases named in the CVE.; Apply relevant vendor kernel updates from SUSE, Red Hat, Debian, or Mandriva advisories.; If patching is delayed, restrict local user access to affected systems..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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