How severe is CVE-2010-2980?

CVE-2010-2980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-2980 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2980?

CVE-2010-2980 primarily affects Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2980?

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-2010-2980 published?

CVE-2010-2980 was published on 2010-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2980

CVE-2010-2980 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software
Published: 2010-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unified Wireless Network (UWN) Solution 7.x before 7.0.98.0 on 5508 series controllers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (pbuf exhaustion and device crash) via fragmented traffic, aka Bug ID CSCtd26794.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2980?: Cisco Unified Wireless Network (UWN) Solution 7.x before 7.0.98.0 on 5508 series controllers allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (pbuf exhaustion and device crash) via fragmented traffic, aka Bug ID CSCtd26794.
How severe is CVE-2010-2980?: CVE-2010-2980 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2980 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2980?: CVE-2010-2980 primarily affects Cisco Unified Wireless Network Solution Software. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2980?: 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-2010-2980 published?: CVE-2010-2980 was published on 2010-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/wireless/controller/release/notes/crn7.0.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_wireless_network_solution_software:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:unified_wireless_network_solution_software:7.0.98.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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