CVE-2010-0834

Name: CVE-2010-0834
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-10T12:23:05.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0834 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.71%

84.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ubuntu	Ubuntu Linux	9.10
Ubuntu	Ubuntu Linux	10.04

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/40889Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42280Patch
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-968-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2015Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40889Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42280Patch
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-968-1
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2015Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0834?

How severe is CVE-2010-0834?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0834 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0834?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST