How severe is CVE-2010-2223?

CVE-2010-2223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-2223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2223?

CVE-2010-2223 affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2223?

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

When was CVE-2010-2223 published?

CVE-2010-2223 was published on 2010-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2223

CVE-2010-2223 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor
Published: 2010-06-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Virtual Desktop Server Manager (VDSM) in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (aka RHEV-H or rhev-hypervisor) before 5.5-2.2 does not properly perform VM post-zeroing after the removal of a virtual machine's data, which allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information by examining the disk blocks associated with a deleted virtual machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2223?: Virtual Desktop Server Manager (VDSM) in Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor (aka RHEV-H or rhev-hypervisor) before 5.5-2.2 does not properly perform VM post-zeroing after the removal of a virtual machine's data, which allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information by examining the disk blocks associated with a deleted virtual machine.
How severe is CVE-2010-2223?: CVE-2010-2223 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-2223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2223?: CVE-2010-2223 affects Redhat Enterprise Virtualization Hypervisor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2223 published?: CVE-2010-2223 was published on 2010-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:enterprise_virtualization_hypervisor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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