How severe is CVE-2010-2968?

CVE-2010-2968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-2968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2968?

CVE-2010-2968 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2968?

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-2010-2968 published?

CVE-2010-2968 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2968

CVE-2010-2968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Windriver Vxworks 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Windriver Vxworks
Published: 2010-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FTP daemon in Wind River VxWorks does not close the TCP connection after a number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2968?: The FTP daemon in Wind River VxWorks does not close the TCP connection after a number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
How severe is CVE-2010-2968?: CVE-2010-2968 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2968?: CVE-2010-2968 primarily affects Windriver Vxworks. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2968?: 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-2010-2968 published?: CVE-2010-2968 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/08/vxworks-vulnerabilities.html

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:windriver:vxworks:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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