CVE-2010-3187

CVE-2010-3187 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3187?
Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.
How severe is CVE-2010-3187?
CVE-2010-3187 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3187 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3187?
CVE-2010-3187 affects Ibm Aix. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3187?
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-2010-3187 published?
CVE-2010-3187 was published on 2010-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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