How severe is CVE-2010-2801?

CVE-2010-2801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2801?

CVE-2010-2801 primarily affects Cabextract Project Cabextract. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2801?

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

When was CVE-2010-2801 published?

CVE-2010-2801 was published on 2010-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2801

CVE-2010-2801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cabextract Project Cabextract with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Cabextract Project Cabextract
Published: 2010-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in the Quantum decompressor in cabextract before 1.3, when archive test mode is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Quantum archive in a .cab file, related to the libmspack library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2801?: Integer signedness error in the Quantum decompressor in cabextract before 1.3, when archive test mode is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Quantum archive in a .cab file, related to the libmspack library.
How severe is CVE-2010-2801?: CVE-2010-2801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2801?: CVE-2010-2801 primarily affects Cabextract Project Cabextract. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2801?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2801 published?: CVE-2010-2801 was published on 2010-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cabextract_project:cabextract:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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