CVE-2010-0396

CVE-2010-0396 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Dpkg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the dpkg-source component in dpkg before 1.14.29 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a crafted Debian source archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0396?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the dpkg-source component in dpkg before 1.14.29 allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary files via a crafted Debian source archive.
How severe is CVE-2010-0396?
CVE-2010-0396 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0396 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0396?
CVE-2010-0396 primarily affects Debian Dpkg. In total, 95 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0396?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0396 published?
CVE-2010-0396 was published on 2010-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (95)

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