CVE-2010-3302

CVE-2010-3302 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xelerance Openswan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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

Buffer overflow in programs/pluto/xauth.c in the client in Openswan 2.6.25 through 2.6.28 might allow remote authenticated gateways to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via long (1) cisco_dns_info or (2) cisco_domain_info data in a packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3302?
Buffer overflow in programs/pluto/xauth.c in the client in Openswan 2.6.25 through 2.6.28 might allow remote authenticated gateways to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via long (1) cisco_dns_info or (2) cisco_domain_info data in a packet.
How severe is CVE-2010-3302?
CVE-2010-3302 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3302 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3302?
CVE-2010-3302 primarily affects Xelerance Openswan. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3302?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3302 published?
CVE-2010-3302 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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