CVE-2010-1620

CVE-2010-1620 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnustep Gnustep Base 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-189.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in the load_iface function in Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base before 1.20.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) file or (2) socket that provides configuration data with many entries, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1620?
Integer overflow in the load_iface function in Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base before 1.20.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) file or (2) socket that provides configuration data with many entries, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2010-1620?
CVE-2010-1620 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-1620 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1620?
CVE-2010-1620 primarily affects Gnustep Gnustep Base. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1620?
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-2010-1620 published?
CVE-2010-1620 was published on 2010-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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