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CVE-2010-0834

9.3 · HIGH

The base-files package before 5.0.0ubuntu7.1 on Ubuntu 9.10 and before 5.0.0ubuntu20.10.04.2 on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, as shipped on Dell Latitude 2110 netbooks, does not require authentication for pack…

Published Aug 10, 2010ubuntuCWE-287EPSS 2.71%

Overview

CVE-2010-0834 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu ubuntu_linux. It was published on August 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The base-files package before 5.0.0ubuntu7.1 on Ubuntu 9.10 and before 5.0.0ubuntu20.10.04.2 on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, as shipped on Dell Latitude 2110 netbooks, does not require authentication for package installation, which allows remote archive servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/40889Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/42280Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-968-1Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2015Refsecunia.com/advisories/40889Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/42280Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-968-1Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2015

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0834?

CVE-2010-0834 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ubuntu ubuntu_linux. It was published on August 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0834?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0834?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ubuntu. Update ubuntu_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-0834?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0834 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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