CVE-2010-2223

Name: CVE-2010-2223
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-24T17:30:00.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2223 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Virtual Desktop Server Manager (VDSM) in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (aka RHEV-H or rhev-hypervisor) before 5.5-2.2 does not properly perform VM post-zeroing after the removal of a virtual machine's data, which allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information by examining the disk blocks associated with a deleted virtual machine.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Virtual Desktop Server Manager (VDSM) in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (aka RHEV-H or rhev-hypervisor) before 5.5-2.2 does not properly perform VM post-zeroing after the removal of a virtual machine's data, which allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information by examining the disk blocks associated with a deleted virtual machine.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor	<= 5.4-2.1

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1024137
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41044
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=604752
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0473.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0476.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024137
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41044
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=604752
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0473.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0476.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 24, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2223?

How severe is CVE-2010-2223?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2223 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2223?

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