CVE-2010-3110

CVE-2010-3110 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the Novell Client novfs module for the Linux kernel in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 and openSUSE 11.3 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3110?
Multiple buffer overflows in the Novell Client novfs module for the Linux kernel in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 and openSUSE 11.3 allow local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-3110?
CVE-2010-3110 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-3110 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3110?
CVE-2010-3110 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3110?
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-2010-3110 published?
CVE-2010-3110 was published on 2010-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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