The setup_arg_pages function in fs/exec.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.36, when CONFIG_STACK_GROWSDOWN is used, does not properly restrict the stack memory consumption of the (1) arguments and (2) environment for a 32-bit application on a 64-bit platform, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted exec system call, a related issue to CVE-2010-2240.
CVE-2010-3858
- No confirmed exploitation signals yet
A fix is available — apply it.
- CVSS v3
- —
- EG Score
- 0.0(none)
- EPSS
- 56.3%
- KEV
- Not listed
Published
November 30, 2010
Last Modified
April 29, 2026
References (40)
- secalert@redhathttp://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1b528181b2ffa14721fb28ad1bd539fe1732c583
- secalert@redhathttp://grsecurity.net/~spender/64bit_dos.c
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/42758
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/42789
- secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/46397
- secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2126
- secalert@redhathttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/15619
- secalert@redhathttp://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.36
- secalert@redhathttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:257
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/21/1
- secalert@redhathttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/10/22/4
- secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0958.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0004.html
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/520102/100/0/threaded
- secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44301
Vendor Advisories for CVE-2010-3858(3)
These vendors published their own advisory mentioning this CVE — often with vendor-specific remediation steps + affected product lists not in NVD.
- RHSA-2011:0836Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security and bug fix update
- RHSA-2011:0004Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- RHSA-2010:0958Red Hat Product SecurityHigh
Red Hat Security Advisory: kernel-rt security and bug fix update
Patch Availability(10)
| Vendor / Ecosystem | Fixed in / Patch | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.35-24-powerpc-smp (2.6.35-24.42) @ maverick | 2026-05-29 | ubuntu |
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.24-28-xen (2.6.24-28.86) @ hardy | 2026-05-29 | ubuntu |
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.31-608-imx51 (2.6.31-608.22) @ lucid | 2026-05-29 | ubuntu |
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.35-903-omap4 (2.6.35-903.24) @ maverick | 2026-05-29 | ubuntu |
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.32-416-dove (2.6.32-416.33) @ maverick | 2026-05-29 | ubuntu |
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.35-25-generic (2.6.35-25.44~lucid1) @ lucid | 2026-05-29 | ubuntu |
| ubuntu | linux-image-2.6.31-112-imx51 (2.6.31-112.30) @ karmic | 2026-05-29 | ubuntu |
| redhat | kernel-0:2.6.32-131.2.1.el6 | 2011-06-01 | redhat |
| redhat | kernel-0:2.6.18-194.32.1.el5 | 2011-01-04 | redhat |
| redhat | kernel-rt-0:2.6.33.7-rt29.47.el5rt | 2010-12-08 | redhat |
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Weakness Classification(1)
MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.
Additional Vendor Advisories
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Vendors that published advisories for this CVE beyond the curated set above. Broader coverage but minimal per-row detail — click through for the original advisory.
- UbuntuUSN-1041-1MEDIUM
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
- UbuntuUSN-1072-1MEDIUM
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
- UbuntuUSN-1074-1MEDIUM
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
- UbuntuUSN-1074-2MEDIUM
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
- UbuntuUSN-1083-1MEDIUM
Linux kernel vulnerabilities
- UbuntuUSN-1093-1MEDIUM
Linux Kernel vulnerabilities (Marvell Dove)
- UbuntuUSN-1202-1MEDIUM
Linux kernel (OMAP4) vulnerabilities
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Publicly available exploits
(1 reference)Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
- Exploit-DBEDB-15619First seen Nov 26, 2010
Linux Kernel 2.6.37 - 'setup_arg_pages()' Denial of Service
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