Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2010-2946
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
SUSE Linux Enterprise versions prior to 2.6.35.2
openSUSE (affected versions not specified)
**Description**
The issue involves multiple vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and related packages, which can be exploited to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information. Exploitation can be performed both remotely and locally, depending on the specific vulnerability. The vulnerabilities may allow bypassing of intended xattr namespace restrictions via a certain legacy format for storage of extended attributes.
**Recommendations**
For SUSE Linux Enterprise versions prior to 2.6.35.2, update to version 2.6.35.2 or later to resolve the issue.
For openSUSE, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.