CVE-2010-3904
HighExploitedPublic exploitkernel: RDS sockets local privilege escalation
Published Oct 19, 2010 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-3904 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Ubuntu Linux (Canonical), Linux Kernel, Opensuse and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 12, 2023. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including btrfs-kmp-default 0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.3.73, btrfs-kmp-pae 0_2.6.32.59_0.13-0.3.163, btrfs-kmp-xen 0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.3.73.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
16%
Higher than 96.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The rds_page_copy_user function in net/rds/page.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not properly validate addresses obtained from user space, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | May 12, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | May 12, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
110 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu LinuxCanonical | 10.04, 10.10, 6.06, 8.04, 9.04, 9.10 | n/a |
| Linux KernelLinux | See advisory | 2.6.36 |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 11.2, 11.3 | n/a |
| Enterprise LinuxRedhat | 5.0, 6.0 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise DesktopSuse | 11-sp1 | n/a |
Patched Releases
btrfs-kmp-default
0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.3.73
btrfs-kmp-pae
0_2.6.32.59_0.13-0.3.163
btrfs-kmp-xen
0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.3.73
ext4dev-kmp-default
0_2.6.32.54_0.3-7.9.40
ext4dev-kmp-pae
0_2.6.32.59_0.13-7.9.130
ext4dev-kmp-trace
0_2.6.32.54_0.3-7.9.40
ext4dev-kmp-xen
0_2.6.32.54_0.3-7.9.40
hyper-v-kmp-default
0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.18.3
hyper-v-kmp-pae
0_2.6.32.59_0.13-0.18.39
hyper-v-kmp-trace
0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.18.3
kernel
0:2.6.18-194.17.4.el5, 0:2.6.32-71.7.1.el6, 2.6.18-194.17.4.0.1.el5, 2.6.32-100.21.1.el5, 2.6.32-71.14.1.el6
kernel-debug
2.6.18-194.17.4.0.1.el5, 2.6.32-100.21.1.el5, 2.6.32-71.14.1.el6
kernel-debug-devel
2.6.18-194.17.4.0.1.el5, 2.6.32-100.21.1.el5, 2.6.32-71.14.1.el6
kernel-default
2.6.32.54-0.7.TDC.1
kernel-default-base
2.6.32.54-0.7.TDC.1
kernel-default-devel
2.6.32.54-0.7.TDC.1
kernel-default-man
2.6.32.59-0.15.2
kernel-devel
2.6.18-194.17.4.0.1.el5, 2.6.32-100.21.1.el5, 2.6.32-71.14.1.el6
kernel-doc
2.6.18-194.17.4.0.1.el5, 2.6.32-100.21.1.el5, 2.6.32-71.14.1.el6
kernel-ec2
2.6.32.54-0.5.1
kernel-ec2-base
2.6.32.54-0.5.1
kernel-ec2-devel
2.6.32.59-0.15.2
kernel-firmware
2.6.32-100.21.1.el5, 2.6.32-71.14.1.el6
kernel-headers
2.6.18-194.17.4.0.1.el5, 2.6.32-100.21.1.el5, 2.6.32-71.14.1.el6
kernel-PAE
2.6.32.59-0.15.2, 2.6.18-194.17.4.0.1.el5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 19, 2010
Added to CISA KEV
May 12, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 12, 2023
Added to CIRCL KEV
May 12, 2023
Added to ENISA EUVD
May 12, 2023
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- CWE-1284 Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
References
- advisorySUSE-SA:2010:053
- advisorySUSE-SA:2010:057
- advisorySUSE-SA:2011:007
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0792
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0842
FAQ
Common Questions.
The rds_page_copy_user function in net/rds/page.c in the Reliable Datagram Sockets (RDS) protocol implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36 does not properly validate addresses obtained from user space, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted use of the sendmsg and recvmsg system calls.
Affected: Ubuntu Linux (Canonical) versions 10.04, 10.10, 6.06, 8.04, 9.04, 9.10; Linux Kernel; Opensuse versions 11.2, 11.3, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since May 12, 2023.
Yes. It was added on May 12, 2023 with a federal remediation due date of Jun 2, 2023.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including btrfs-kmp-default 0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.3.73, btrfs-kmp-pae 0_2.6.32.59_0.13-0.3.163, btrfs-kmp-xen 0_2.6.32.54_0.3-0.3.73.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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