How severe is CVE-2010-0411?

CVE-2010-0411 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0411 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0411?

CVE-2010-0411 affects Systemtap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0411?

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

When was CVE-2010-0411 published?

CVE-2010-0411 was published on 2010-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0411

CVE-2010-0411 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Systemtap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Systemtap
Published: 2010-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple integer signedness errors in the (1) __get_argv and (2) __get_compat_argv functions in tapset/aux_syscalls.stp in SystemTap 1.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (script crash, or system crash or hang) via a process with a large number of arguments, leading to a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0411?: Multiple integer signedness errors in the (1) __get_argv and (2) __get_compat_argv functions in tapset/aux_syscalls.stp in SystemTap 1.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (script crash, or system crash or hang) via a process with a large number of arguments, leading to a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2010-0411?: CVE-2010-0411 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0411 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0411?: CVE-2010-0411 affects Systemtap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0411?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0411 published?: CVE-2010-0411 was published on 2010-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:systemtap:systemtap:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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