CVE-2010-4303

Name: CVE-2010-4303
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-11-22T20:00:04.26+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4303 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco Unified Videoconferencing (UVC) System 5110 and 5115, when the Linux operating system is used, uses world-readable permissions for the /etc/shadow file, which allows local users to discover encrypted passwords by reading this file, aka Bug ID CSCti54043.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco Unified Videoconferencing (UVC) System 5110 and 5115, when the Linux operating system is used, uses world-readable permissions for the /etc/shadow file, which allows local users to discover encrypted passwords by reading this file, aka Bug ID CSCti54043.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Videoconferencing System 5110 Firmware	7.0.1.13.3
Cisco	Unified Videoconferencing System 5115 Firmware	7.0.1.13.3
Cisco	Unified Videoconferencing System 5110	All versions
Cisco	Unified Videoconferencing System 5115	All versions

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4303?

How severe is CVE-2010-4303?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4303 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4303?

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Source: NVD / NIST