CVE-2010-1083
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32...
4.7 MediumFix available
CVE-2010-1083 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 4.7) in Linux Kernel, published April 6, 2010. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.36%, the 29th percentile. Fixed in linux-2.6 2.6.26-22lenny1.
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).
Exploit likelihood
0.36%Down 1.2 points since Feb 4, 2022
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).
- Record
CVE-2010-1083- CVSS 2.0
- 4.7 Medium
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N - Weakness
- CWE-399
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).
- Record
CVE-2010-1083- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2010-1115 No score
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).
- Record
EUVD-2010-1115- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-wjw5-8jqj-3p8c No score
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32...
The processcompl_compat function in drivers/usb/core/devio.c in Linux kernel 2.6.x through 2.6.32, and possibly other versions, does not clear the transfer buffer before returning to userspace when a USB command fails, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information (kernel memory).
- Record
GHSA-wjw5-8jqj-3p8c- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
linux-2.6Debian:5.0 |
before 2.6.26-22lenny1, plus listed versions 2.6.26-132.6.26-13lenny22.6.26-13lenny2~bpo40+12.6.26-142.6.26-15 Show 25 moreShow less2.6.26-15lenny12.6.26-15lenny22.6.26-15lenny32.6.26-15~bpo40+12.6.26-15~bpo40+22.6.26-162.6.26-172.6.26-17lenny12.6.26-17lenny22.6.26-17lenny2~bpo40+12.6.26-17~bpo40+12.6.26-182.6.26-192.6.26-19lenny12.6.26-19lenny22.6.26-19~bpo40+12.6.26-202.6.26-20~bpo40+12.6.26-212.6.26-21lenny12.6.26-21lenny22.6.26-21lenny32.6.26-21lenny42.6.26-21~bpo40+12.6.26-22 |
2.6.26-22lenny1 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
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-smp-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-hugememRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-largesmpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-smpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-xenURed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
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 |
before 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL | 0:2.6.9-89.0.25.EL |
kernel-rtRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debugRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debug-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debug-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-debuginfo-commonRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-docRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-firmwareRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-traceRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-trace-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-trace-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanillaRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanilla-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernel-rt-vanilla-develRed Hat:enterprise_mrg:1::el5 |
before 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt | 0:2.6.24.7-161.el5rt |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-PAERed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debugRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfo-commonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-headersRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-xenRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::client |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernelRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-PAERed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-PAE-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debugRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debug-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-debuginfo-commonRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-docRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-headersRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-kdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-kdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-kdump-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-xenRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
kernel-xen-develRed Hat:enterprise_linux:5::server |
before 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 | 0:2.6.18-194.17.1.el5 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
References
lkml.org/lkml/2010/3/30/759
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10831
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0723.html
lwn.net/Articles/375350
securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
secunia.com/advisories/46397
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openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/17/2
support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100090459
vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0012.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00007.html
novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2010_23_kernel.html
debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2053
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-1083
github.com/advisories/GHSA-wjw5-8jqj-3p8c
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010:0394
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=563223
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2010/rhsa-2010_0394.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-0729
docs.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/5/html/5.5_Technical_Notes/kernel.html