CVE-2010-4664

Name: CVE-2010-4664
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-13T22:15:11.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4664 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ConsoleKit before 0.4.2, an intended security policy restriction bypass was found. This flaw allows an authenticated system user to escalate their privileges by initiating a remote VNC session.. EPSS estimates a 1.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ConsoleKit before 0.4.2, an intended security policy restriction bypass was found. This flaw allows an authenticated system user to escalate their privileges by initiating a remote VNC session.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.21%

64.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Consolekit Project	Consolekit	< 0.4.2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux	6.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4664Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4664Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4664Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-4664Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-4664Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4664Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4664?

In ConsoleKit before 0.4.2, an intended security policy restriction bypass was found. This flaw allows an authenticated system user to escalate their privileges by initiating a remote VNC session.

How severe is CVE-2010-4664?

CVE-2010-4664 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4664?

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-2010-4664?

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Source: NVD / NIST