How severe is CVE-2010-2990?

CVE-2010-2990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2990?

CVE-2010-2990 primarily affects Citrix Ica Client For Linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2990?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-2990 published?

CVE-2010-2990 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2990

CVE-2010-2990 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Citrix Ica Client For Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Citrix Ica Client For Linux
Published: 2010-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Citrix Online Plug-in for Windows for XenApp & XenDesktop before 11.2, Citrix Online Plug-in for Mac for XenApp & XenDesktop before 11.0, Citrix ICA Client for Linux before 11.100, Citrix ICA Client for Solaris before 8.63, and Citrix Receiver for Windows Mobile before 11.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted HTML document, (2) a crafted .ICA file, or (3) a crafted type field in an ICA graphics packet, related to a "heap offset overflow" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2990?: Citrix Online Plug-in for Windows for XenApp & XenDesktop before 11.2, Citrix Online Plug-in for Mac for XenApp & XenDesktop before 11.0, Citrix ICA Client for Linux before 11.100, Citrix ICA Client for Solaris before 8.63, and Citrix Receiver for Windows Mobile before 11.5 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted HTML document, (2) a crafted .ICA file, or (3) a crafted type field in an ICA graphics packet, related to a "heap offset overflow" issue.
How severe is CVE-2010-2990?: CVE-2010-2990 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2990?: CVE-2010-2990 primarily affects Citrix Ica Client For Linux. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2990?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-2990 published?: CVE-2010-2990 was published on 2010-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:citrix:ica_client_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:ica_client_for_solaris:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:online_plug-in_for_mac_for_xenapp_\&_xendesktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:online_plug-in_for_windows_for_xenapp_\&_xendesktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:citrix:receiver_for_windows_mobile:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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