CVE-2010-1171

Name: CVE-2010-1171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-04-18T17:55:00.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite 5.3 and 5.4 exposes a dangerous, obsolete XML-RPC API, which allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files and cause a denial of service (failed yum operations) via vectors related to configuration and package group (comps.xml) files for channels.. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Red Hat Network (RHN) Satellite 5.3 and 5.4 exposes a dangerous, obsolete XML-RPC API, which allows remote authenticated users to access arbitrary files and cause a denial of service (failed yum operations) via vectors related to configuration and package group (comps.xml) files for channels.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.81%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Satellite	5.3
Redhat	Satellite	5.4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/44150Not Applicable
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0434.htmlNot Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47316Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025316Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0967Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=584118Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/44150Not Applicable
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0434.htmlNot Applicable
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47316Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025316Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0967Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=584118Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1171?

How severe is CVE-2010-1171?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1171?

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