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CVE-2010-1688

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in 2BrightSparks SyncBack Freeware 3.2.20.0, and possibly other versions before 3.2.21, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filena…

Published May 24, 20102brightsparksCWE-119EPSS 15.01%

Overview

CVE-2010-1688 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 2brightsparks syncback. It was published on May 24, 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in 2BrightSparks SyncBack Freeware 3.2.20.0, and possibly other versions before 3.2.21, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename in a (1) .sps or (2) zip profile.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 2brightsparks. Update syncback 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

Refosvdb.org/64752Refsecunia.com/advisories/39865Refwww.2brightsparks.com/freeware/changes.htmlRefwww.corelan.be:8800/index.php/forum/security-advisories/corelan-10-041-syncback-freeware-v3-2-20-0/Refwww.corelan.be:8800/wp-content/forum-file-uploads/lincoln/syncbackup.rb_.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/40311Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58727Refosvdb.org/64752Refsecunia.com/advisories/39865Refwww.2brightsparks.com/freeware/changes.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1688?

CVE-2010-1688 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting 2brightsparks syncback. It was published on May 24, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-1688?

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-2010-1688?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 2brightsparks. Update syncback 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-2010-1688?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-1688 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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