How severe is CVE-2010-2830?

CVE-2010-2830 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-2830 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2830?

CVE-2010-2830 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 165 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2830?

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-2010-2830 published?

CVE-2010-2830 was published on 2010-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2830

CVE-2010-2830 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Ios
Published: 2010-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IGMPv3 implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, and 15.0 and IOS XE 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when PIM is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed IGMP packet, aka Bug ID CSCte14603.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2830?: The IGMPv3 implementation in Cisco IOS 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, and 15.0 and IOS XE 2.5.x before 2.5.2, when PIM is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a malformed IGMP packet, aka Bug ID CSCte14603.
How severe is CVE-2010-2830?: CVE-2010-2830 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2830 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2830?: CVE-2010-2830 primarily affects Cisco Ios. In total, 165 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2830?: 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-2010-2830 published?: CVE-2010-2830 was published on 2010-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080b4a310.shtml

Affected products (165)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2bw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2bx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2by:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2cz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2dd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2dx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ira:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2irb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2irc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ire:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2ixh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2mra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2s:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sbc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sca:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sg:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sra:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2srb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2su:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sxa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sxb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sxd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sxe:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sxf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2sz:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2tpc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:12.2xa:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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