How severe is CVE-2010-2064?

CVE-2010-2064 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2010-2064 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-2010-2064?

CVE-2010-2064 affects Rpcbind Project Rpcbind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2064?

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-2010-2064 published?

CVE-2010-2064 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2064

CVE-2010-2064 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rpcbind Project Rpcbind with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Rpcbind Project Rpcbind
Published: 2019-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

rpcbind 0.2.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files or gain privileges via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/portmap.xdr and (2) /tmp/rpcbind.xdr.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2064?: rpcbind 0.2.0 allows local users to write to arbitrary files or gain privileges via a symlink attack on (1) /tmp/portmap.xdr and (2) /tmp/rpcbind.xdr.
How severe is CVE-2010-2064?: CVE-2010-2064 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2010-2064 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-2010-2064?: CVE-2010-2064 affects Rpcbind Project Rpcbind. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2064?: 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-2010-2064 published?: CVE-2010-2064 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rpcbind_project:rpcbind:0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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