CVE-2010-0436

CVE-2010-0436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Kde Sc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-362.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-362
• Affected product: Kde Kde Sc
• Published: 2010-04-15
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in backend/ctrl.c in KDM in KDE Software Compilation (SC) 2.2.0 through 4.4.2 allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files, and consequently gain privileges, by blocking the removal of a certain directory that contains a control socket, related to improper interaction with ksm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0436?

Race condition in backend/ctrl.c in KDM in KDE Software Compilation (SC) 2.2.0 through 4.4.2 allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files, and consequently gain privileges, by blocking the removal of a certain directory that contains a control socket, related to improper interaction with ksm.

How severe is CVE-2010-0436?

CVE-2010-0436 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0436?

CVE-2010-0436 primarily affects Kde Kde Sc. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0436?

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

When was CVE-2010-0436 published?

CVE-2010-0436 was published on 2010-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• ftp://ftp.kde.org/pub/kde/security_patches/kdebase-workspace-4.3.5-CVE-2010-0436.diff
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-April/039533.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-04/msg00002.html
• http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2010-0348.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39419
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39481
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39506
• http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2037
• http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20100413-1.txt
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39467
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0879
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=570613
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57823
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9999

Affected products (11)

• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:3.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:kde:kde_sc:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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