How severe is CVE-2010-2927?

CVE-2010-2927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2927 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2927?

CVE-2010-2927 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2927?

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

When was CVE-2010-2927 published?

CVE-2010-2927 was published on 2010-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2927

CVE-2010-2927 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2010-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The slapi_printmessage function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS) before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0006 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via multiple incomplete DIGEST-MD5 connection attempts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2927?: The slapi_printmessage function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (ITDS) before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0006 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via multiple incomplete DIGEST-MD5 connection attempts.
How severe is CVE-2010-2927?: CVE-2010-2927 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2927 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2927?: CVE-2010-2927 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2927?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2927 published?: CVE-2010-2927 was published on 2010-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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