CVE-2010-0729
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64...
6.9 Medium
CVE-2010-0729 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.9) in Redhat Enterprise Linux, published March 16, 2010. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.34%, the 27th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.9 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 0.34%EPSS, 27th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64 platform allows local users to use ptrace on an arbitrary process, and consequently gain privileges, via vectors related to a missing ptrace_check_attach call.
Exploit likelihood
0.34%Down 0.7 points since Feb 4, 2022
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugemem-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenU-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws From an advisory covering 5 CVEs | before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64 platform allows local users to use ptrace on an arbitrary process, and consequently gain privileges, via vectors related to a missing ptrace_check_attach call.
- Record
CVE-2010-0729- CVSS 2.0
- 6.9 Medium
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Weakness
- CWE-264
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64 platform allows local users to use ptrace on an arbitrary process, and consequently gain privileges, via vectors related to a missing ptrace_check_attach call.
- Record
CVE-2010-0729- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2010-0755No score
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64 platform allows local users to use ptrace on an arbitrary process, and consequently gain privileges, via vectors related to a missing ptrace_check_attach call.
- Record
EUVD-2010-0755- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-j9v2-xqcm-89x8No score
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64...
A certain Red Hat patch for the Linux kernel in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 4 on the ia64 platform allows local users to use ptrace on an arbitrary process, and consequently gain privileges, via vectors related to a missing ptrace_check_attach call.
- Record
GHSA-j9v2-xqcm-89x8- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/03/12/2
securityfocus.com/bid/38702
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0394.html
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8687
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=572007
support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100090459
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nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0729
github.com/advisories/GHSA-j9v2-xqcm-89x8
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0394
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2010/rhsa-2010_0394.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-0729