CVE-2010-5279

Name: CVE-2010-5279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-08T10:47:44.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-5279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. article.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer in the ratearticleselect parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

article.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer in the ratearticleselect parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Vwar	Virtual War	1.6.1	R2

References

http://dmcdonald.net/vwar.txtExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Aug/235Exploit
http://dmcdonald.net/vwar.txtExploit
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Aug/235Exploit

Timeline

Published: Oct 8, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-5279?

article.php in Virtual War (aka VWar) 1.6.1 R2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large integer in the ratearticleselect parameter.

How severe is CVE-2010-5279?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-5279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5279?

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-2010-5279?

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Source: NVD / NIST