How severe is CVE-2010-0002?

CVE-2010-0002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0002?

CVE-2010-0002 primarily affects Gnu Bash. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0002?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-0002 published?

CVE-2010-0002 was published on 2010-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0002

CVE-2010-0002 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Bash with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Gnu Bash
Published: 2010-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The /etc/profile.d/60alias.sh script in the Mandriva bash package for Bash 2.05b, 3.0, 3.2, 3.2.48, and 4.0 enables the --show-control-chars option in LS_OPTIONS, which allows local users to send escape sequences to terminal emulators, or hide the existence of a file, via a crafted filename.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0002?: The /etc/profile.d/60alias.sh script in the Mandriva bash package for Bash 2.05b, 3.0, 3.2, 3.2.48, and 4.0 enables the --show-control-chars option in LS_OPTIONS, which allows local users to send escape sequences to terminal emulators, or hide the existence of a file, via a crafted filename.
How severe is CVE-2010-0002?: CVE-2010-0002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0002?: CVE-2010-0002 primarily affects Gnu Bash. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0002?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0002 published?: CVE-2010-0002 was published on 2010-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:bash:2.05:b:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:bash:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:bash:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:bash:3.2.48:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:bash:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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