How severe is CVE-2010-0833?

CVE-2010-0833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0833 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0833?

CVE-2010-0833 primarily affects Likewise Likewise Open. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0833?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0833 published?

CVE-2010-0833 was published on 2010-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0833

CVE-2010-0833 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Likewise Likewise Open with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Likewise Likewise Open
Published: 2010-07-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses "SetPassword logic" when running as part of a root service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for a Likewise Security Authority (lsassd) account whose password is marked as expired.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0833?: The pam_lsass library in Likewise Open 5.4 and CIFS 5.4 before build 8046, and 6.0 before build 8234, as used in HP StorageWorks X9000 Network Storage Systems and possibly other products, uses "SetPassword logic" when running as part of a root service, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication for a Likewise Security Authority (lsassd) account whose password is marked as expired.
How severe is CVE-2010-0833?: CVE-2010-0833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0833 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0833?: CVE-2010-0833 primarily affects Likewise Likewise Open. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0833?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0833 published?: CVE-2010-0833 was published on 2010-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:likewise:likewise_open:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:likewise:likewise_open:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:likewise:likewise_cifs:5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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