How severe is CVE-2010-2022?

CVE-2010-2022 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-2022 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2022?

CVE-2010-2022 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2022?

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

When was CVE-2010-2022 published?

CVE-2010-2022 was published on 2010-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2022

CVE-2010-2022 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freebsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Freebsd
Published: 2010-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

jail.c in jail in FreeBSD 8.0 and 8.1-PRERELEASE, when the "-l -U root" options are omitted, does not properly restrict access to the current working directory, which might allow local users to read, modify, or create arbitrary files via standard filesystem operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2022?: jail.c in jail in FreeBSD 8.0 and 8.1-PRERELEASE, when the "-l -U root" options are omitted, does not properly restrict access to the current working directory, which might allow local users to read, modify, or create arbitrary files via standard filesystem operations.
How severe is CVE-2010-2022?: CVE-2010-2022 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-2022 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2022?: CVE-2010-2022 primarily affects Freebsd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2022?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2022 published?: CVE-2010-2022 was published on 2010-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:freebsd:freebsd:8.1-prerelease:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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