How severe is CVE-2010-1172?

CVE-2010-1172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-1172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1172?

CVE-2010-1172 affects Freedesktop Dbus-glib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1172?

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

When was CVE-2010-1172 published?

CVE-2010-1172 was published on 2010-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1172

CVE-2010-1172 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Dbus-glib with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Freedesktop Dbus-glib
Published: 2010-08-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

DBus-GLib 0.73 disregards the access flag of exported GObject properties, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly cause a denial of service by modifying properties, as demonstrated by properties of the (1) DeviceKit-Power, (2) NetworkManager, and (3) ModemManager services.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1172?: DBus-GLib 0.73 disregards the access flag of exported GObject properties, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly cause a denial of service by modifying properties, as demonstrated by properties of the (1) DeviceKit-Power, (2) NetworkManager, and (3) ModemManager services.
How severe is CVE-2010-1172?: CVE-2010-1172 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-1172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1172?: CVE-2010-1172 affects Freedesktop Dbus-glib. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1172 published?: CVE-2010-1172 was published on 2010-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:dbus-glib:0.73:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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