How severe is CVE-2010-0751?

CVE-2010-0751 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0751 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0751?

CVE-2010-0751 primarily affects Libnids Project Libnids. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0751?

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

When was CVE-2010-0751 published?

CVE-2010-0751 was published on 2010-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0751

CVE-2010-0751 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libnids Project Libnids with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Libnids Project Libnids
Published: 2010-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ip_evictor function in ip_fragment.c in libnids before 1.24, as used in dsniff and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via crafted fragmented packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0751?: The ip_evictor function in ip_fragment.c in libnids before 1.24, as used in dsniff and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via crafted fragmented packets.
How severe is CVE-2010-0751?: CVE-2010-0751 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0751 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0751?: CVE-2010-0751 primarily affects Libnids Project Libnids. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0751?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0751 published?: CVE-2010-0751 was published on 2010-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:libnids_project:libnids:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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