CVE-2010-3880: net/ipv4/inet_diag.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37-rc2 does not properly audit INET_DIAG bytecode, whic...

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CVE-2010-3880 is a Linux kernel flaw that can let a local user hang the kernel, causing denial of service. The issue is in INET_DIAG bytecode auditing and was fixed before Linux 2.6.37-rc2. The provided sources do not show active exploitation or remote attack exposure. Exposure is most likely on older Linux systems running kernels before 2.6.37-rc2 or vendor builds covered by the listed Red Hat, Debian, and VMware advisories. Evidence points to local-user attack requirements, so internet-facing status alone is not the key exposure factor. Treat this as a targeted availability risk for legacy Linux estates, especially shared or multi-user systems. It is not evidenced as remotely exploitable or actively exploited in the provided sources, so prioritize based on age, local-user exposure, and business criticality. Mitigation focus: Upgrade to a vendor kernel containing the upstream inet_diag fix.; Prioritize multi-user servers and systems allowing untrusted local shell access.; Review Red Hat, Debian, VMware, or other vendor advisories for supported package guidance..

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Jun 28, 2026, 01:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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