CVE-2010-2287

CVE-2010-2287 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the SigComp Universal Decompressor Virtual Machine dissector in Wireshark 0.10.8 through 1.0.13 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.8 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2287?
Buffer overflow in the SigComp Universal Decompressor Virtual Machine dissector in Wireshark 0.10.8 through 1.0.13 and 1.2.0 through 1.2.8 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-2287?
CVE-2010-2287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.3, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2287 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2287?
CVE-2010-2287 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 39 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2287?
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-2010-2287 published?
CVE-2010-2287 was published on 2010-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (39)

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