How severe is CVE-2010-0299?

CVE-2010-0299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0299 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0299?

CVE-2010-0299 affects Opensuse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0299?

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

When was CVE-2010-0299 published?

CVE-2010-0299 was published on 2010-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0299

CVE-2010-0299 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opensuse with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Opensuse
Published: 2010-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

openSUSE 11.2 installs the devtmpfs root directory with insecure permissions (1777), which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0299?: openSUSE 11.2 installs the devtmpfs root directory with insecure permissions (1777), which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-0299?: CVE-2010-0299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0299 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0299?: CVE-2010-0299 affects Opensuse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0299?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0299 published?: CVE-2010-0299 was published on 2010-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00002.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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