How severe is CVE-2010-0424?

CVE-2010-0424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0424 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0424?

CVE-2010-0424 primarily affects Fedorahosted Cronie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0424?

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

When was CVE-2010-0424 published?

CVE-2010-0424 was published on 2010-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0424

CVE-2010-0424 is a low-severity vulnerability in Fedorahosted Cronie with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Fedorahosted Cronie
Published: 2010-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The edit_cmd function in crontab.c in (1) cronie before 1.4.4 and (2) Vixie cron (vixie-cron) allows local users to change the modification times of arbitrary files, and consequently cause a denial of service, via a symlink attack on a temporary file in the /tmp directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0424?: The edit_cmd function in crontab.c in (1) cronie before 1.4.4 and (2) Vixie cron (vixie-cron) allows local users to change the modification times of arbitrary files, and consequently cause a denial of service, via a symlink attack on a temporary file in the /tmp directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-0424?: CVE-2010-0424 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0424 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0424?: CVE-2010-0424 primarily affects Fedorahosted Cronie. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0424?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0424 published?: CVE-2010-0424 was published on 2010-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:fedorahosted:cronie:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:paul_vixie:vixie_cron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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