CVE-2010-2090

Description

The npb_protocol_error function in sna V5router64 in IBM Communications Server for Windows 6.1.3 and Communications Server for AIX (aka CSAIX or CS/AIX) in sna.rte before 6.3.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via APPC data containing a GDSID variable with a GDS length that is too small.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.34% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1244 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40372 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/39909 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1JR36026 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IZ68810 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58874 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24013012

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2090?
CVE-2010-2090 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-2090?
To fix CVE-2010-2090, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-2090 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-2090 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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