CVE-2010-4251: The socket implementation in net/core/sock.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.34 does not properly manage a b...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older Linux kernel denial-of-service issue. A remote sender could drive excessive packet backlog handling and consume memory, potentially making affected systems unstable or unavailable. The sources identify Linux kernels before 2.6.34; affected vendor products are not fully enumerated in the CVE data. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running Linux kernels before 2.6.34, or vendor platforms that bundled affected kernel code. The CVE record does not provide a complete affected-product matrix, so vulnerability managers should verify against vendor advisories and installed kernel versions. Treat as a legacy availability risk. It is not documented here as code execution or actively exploited, but vulnerable internet-facing systems could be disrupted. Prioritize discovery and vendor-supported patching where old kernels remain in production. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to a vendor-fixed release, including 2.6.34 or later where applicable.; Review VMware, Red Hat, and Linux vendor advisories for product-specific update guidance.; Prioritize internet-facing or high-traffic legacy Linux systems for remediation review..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.