How severe is CVE-2010-0788?

CVE-2010-0788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0788?

CVE-2010-0788 affects Ncpfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0788?

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

When was CVE-2010-0788 published?

CVE-2010-0788 was published on 2010-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0788

CVE-2010-0788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncpfs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Ncpfs
Published: 2010-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ncpfs 2.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive information, or possibly gain privileges via symlink attacks involving the (1) ncpmount and (2) ncpumount programs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0788?: ncpfs 2.2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service, obtain sensitive information, or possibly gain privileges via symlink attacks involving the (1) ncpmount and (2) ncpumount programs.
How severe is CVE-2010-0788?: CVE-2010-0788 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0788?: CVE-2010-0788 affects Ncpfs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0788 published?: CVE-2010-0788 was published on 2010-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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