CVE-2010-0273
CVE-2010-0273 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a process memory address and crafted data to TCP port 80, as demonstrated by the vd_sjws2 module in VulnDisco. NOTE: as of 20100106, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-0273?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a process memory address and crafted data to TCP port 80, as demonstrated by the vd_sjws2 module in VulnDisco. NOTE: as of 20100106, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
- How severe is CVE-2010-0273?
- CVE-2010-0273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2010-0273 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-0273?
- CVE-2010-0273 affects Sun Java System Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-0273?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2010-0273 published?
- CVE-2010-0273 was published on 2010-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:update_6:linux:*:*:*:*:*
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