How severe is CVE-2010-0387?

CVE-2010-0387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0387 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0387?

CVE-2010-0387 affects Sun Java System Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0387?

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-2010-0387 published?

CVE-2010-0387 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0387

CVE-2010-0387 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server
Published: 2010-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in (1) webservd and (2) the admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string in an "Authorization: Digest" HTTP header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0387?: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in (1) webservd and (2) the admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string in an "Authorization: Digest" HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2010-0387?: CVE-2010-0387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0387 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0387?: CVE-2010-0387 affects Sun Java System Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0387?: 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-2010-0387 published?: CVE-2010-0387 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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