CVE-2010-4685

Name: CVE-2010-4685
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-01-07T19:00:20.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4685 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cisco IOS before 15.0(1)XA1 does not clear the public key cache upon a change to a certificate map, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass a certificate ban by connecting with a banned certificate that had previously been valid, aka Bug ID CSCta79031.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cisco IOS before 15.0(1)XA1 does not clear the public key cache upon a change to a certificate map, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass a certificate ban by connecting with a banned certificate that had previously been valid, aka Bug ID CSCta79031.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-295

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ios	< 15.0\(1\)xa1

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/15_0/15_0x/15_01_XA/rn800xa.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45769Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64586Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/ios/15_0/15_0x/15_01_XA/rn800xa.pdfRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45769Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64586Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 7, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4685?

How severe is CVE-2010-4685?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4685 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4685?

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