CVE-2010-0106

CVE-2010-0106 is a low-severity vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Symantec Antivirus
• Published: 2010-02-19
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The on-demand scanning in Symantec AntiVirus 10.0.x and 10.1.x before MR9, AntiVirus 10.2.x, and Client Security 3.0.x and 3.1.x before MR9, when Tamper protection is disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevention of on-demand scanning) via "specific events" that prevent the user from having read access to unspecified resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0106?

The on-demand scanning in Symantec AntiVirus 10.0.x and 10.1.x before MR9, AntiVirus 10.2.x, and Client Security 3.0.x and 3.1.x before MR9, when Tamper protection is disabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (prevention of on-demand scanning) via "specific events" that prevent the user from having read access to unspecified resources.

How severe is CVE-2010-0106?

CVE-2010-0106 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0106?

CVE-2010-0106 primarily affects Symantec Antivirus. In total, 54 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0106?

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

When was CVE-2010-0106 published?

CVE-2010-0106 was published on 2010-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://osvdb.org/62414
• http://secunia.com/advisories/38653
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38219
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023621
• http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2010&suid=20100217_00
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0410
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56354

Affected products (54)

• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:mp1:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:mr4:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:mr5:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:mr7:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.0.1:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.4:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.4.1:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.5:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.5.1:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.6:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.6.1:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.7:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.2:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.2:mr2:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.2:mr3:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0:mr1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0:mr2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.0.359:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.1.1008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.0.2.2001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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