CVE-2010-3846

CVE-2010-3846 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nongnu Cvs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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

Array index error in the apply_rcs_change function in rcs.c in CVS 1.11.23 allows local users to gain privileges via an RCS file containing crafted delta fragment changes that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3846?
Array index error in the apply_rcs_change function in rcs.c in CVS 1.11.23 allows local users to gain privileges via an RCS file containing crafted delta fragment changes that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2010-3846?
CVE-2010-3846 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3846 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3846?
CVE-2010-3846 affects Nongnu Cvs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3846?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3846 published?
CVE-2010-3846 was published on 2010-11-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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