CVE-2010-2891

CVE-2010-2891 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tu-braunschweig Libsmi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the smiGetNode function in lib/smi.c in libsmi 0.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Object Identifier (aka OID) represented as a numerical string containing many components separated by . (dot) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2891?
Buffer overflow in the smiGetNode function in lib/smi.c in libsmi 0.4.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Object Identifier (aka OID) represented as a numerical string containing many components separated by . (dot) characters.
How severe is CVE-2010-2891?
CVE-2010-2891 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2891 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2891?
CVE-2010-2891 affects Tu-braunschweig Libsmi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2891?
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-2010-2891 published?
CVE-2010-2891 was published on 2010-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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