CVE-2010-3187

Name: CVE-2010-3187
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-30T20:00:04.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.03%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3187 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.. EPSS estimates a 20.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.03%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	<= 5.3

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ftpd_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/281Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/317Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/324Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/337Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024368Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14409/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14456/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83252Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83274Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83275Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83276Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/66576Broken Link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11697Third Party Advisory
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/ftpd_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/281Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/317Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/324Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Jul/337Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024368Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14409/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/14456/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83252Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83274Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83275Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83276Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/66576Broken Link
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11697Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3187?

Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.

How severe is CVE-2010-3187?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3187 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3187?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-3187?

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Source: NVD / NIST