How severe is CVE-2010-3268?

CVE-2010-3268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3268?

CVE-2010-3268 primarily affects Intel Intel Alert Management System. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3268?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-3268 published?

CVE-2010-3268 was published on 2010-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3268

CVE-2010-3268 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Intel Alert Management System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Intel Intel Alert Management System
Published: 2010-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The GetStringAMSHandler function in prgxhndl.dll in hndlrsvc.exe in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service) in Intel Alert Management System (AMS), as used in Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.1.4.4010 on Windows 2000 SP4 and Symantec Endpoint Protection before 11.x, does not properly validate the CommandLine field of an AMS request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3268?: The GetStringAMSHandler function in prgxhndl.dll in hndlrsvc.exe in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service) in Intel Alert Management System (AMS), as used in Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.1.4.4010 on Windows 2000 SP4 and Symantec Endpoint Protection before 11.x, does not properly validate the CommandLine field of an AMS request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2010-3268?: CVE-2010-3268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3268?: CVE-2010-3268 primarily affects Intel Intel Alert Management System. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3268 published?: CVE-2010-3268 was published on 2010-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:intel:intel_alert_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1.4.4010:*:corporate:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:rtm:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:ru6mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.1:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:mp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.2:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:mp1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.4:mp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0.3001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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