How severe is CVE-2010-0961?

CVE-2010-0961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0961 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0961?

CVE-2010-0961 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0961?

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

When was CVE-2010-0961 published?

CVE-2010-0961 was published on 2010-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0961

CVE-2010-0961 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Vios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Vios
Published: 2010-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in qoslist in bos.net.tcp.server in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0961?: Buffer overflow in qoslist in bos.net.tcp.server in IBM AIX 6.1 and VIOS 2.1 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-0961?: CVE-2010-0961 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0961?: CVE-2010-0961 primarily affects Ibm Vios. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0961 published?: CVE-2010-0961 was published on 2010-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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