How severe is CVE-2010-2824?

CVE-2010-2824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-2824 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2824?

CVE-2010-2824 affects Cisco Ace Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2824?

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-2010-2824 published?

CVE-2010-2824 was published on 2010-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2824

CVE-2010-2824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ace Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Ace Module
Published: 2010-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability on the Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) Module with software A2(1.x) before A2(1.6), A2(2.x) before A2(2.3), and A2(3.x) before A2(3.1) for Catalyst 6500 series switches and 7600 series routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a sequence of SSL packets, aka Bug ID CSCta20756.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2824?: Unspecified vulnerability on the Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) Module with software A2(1.x) before A2(1.6), A2(2.x) before A2(2.3), and A2(3.x) before A2(3.1) for Catalyst 6500 series switches and 7600 series routers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a sequence of SSL packets, aka Bug ID CSCta20756.
How severe is CVE-2010-2824?: CVE-2010-2824 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2824 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2824?: CVE-2010-2824 affects Cisco Ace Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2824?: 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-2010-2824 published?: CVE-2010-2824 was published on 2010-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b4091d.shtml

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ace_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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