CVE-2010-0293

Name: CVE-2010-0293
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-02-08T20:30:01.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.70%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0293 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The client logging functionality in chronyd in Chrony before 1.23.1 does not restrict the amount of memory used for storage of client information, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via spoofed (1) NTP or (2) cmdmon packets.. EPSS estimates a 2.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The client logging functionality in chronyd in Chrony before 1.23.1 does not restrict the amount of memory used for storage of client information, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via spoofed (1) NTP or (2) cmdmon packets.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.70%

84.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tuxfamily	Chrony	<= 1.23-pre1
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.18
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.19
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.19-1
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.19.99.1
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.19.99.2
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.19.99.3
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.20
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.21
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.21-pre1
Tuxfamily	Chrony	1.24-pre1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0293?

How severe is CVE-2010-0293?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0293 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0293?

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Source: NVD / NIST