CVE-2010-0547

CVE-2010-0547 is a low-severity vulnerability in Samba with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Description

client/mount.cifs.c in mount.cifs in smbfs in Samba 3.4.5 and earlier does not verify that the (1) device name and (2) mountpoint strings are composed of valid characters, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (mtab corruption) via a crafted string.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0547?
client/mount.cifs.c in mount.cifs in smbfs in Samba 3.4.5 and earlier does not verify that the (1) device name and (2) mountpoint strings are composed of valid characters, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (mtab corruption) via a crafted string.
How severe is CVE-2010-0547?
CVE-2010-0547 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0547 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0547?
CVE-2010-0547 primarily affects Samba. In total, 123 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0547?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0547 published?
CVE-2010-0547 was published on 2010-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (123)

More vulnerabilities in Samba

All CVEs affecting Samba →

Other CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities

Browse all CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) vulnerabilities →