How severe is CVE-2010-3912?

CVE-2010-3912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-3912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3912?

CVE-2010-3912 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3912?

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-2010-3912 published?

CVE-2010-3912 was published on 2011-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3912

CVE-2010-3912 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Suse Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Novell Suse Linux
Published: 2011-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The supportconfig script in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 and 10 SP3 does not "disguise passwords" in configuration files, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3912?: The supportconfig script in supportutils in SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 and 10 SP3 does not "disguise passwords" in configuration files, which has unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2010-3912?: CVE-2010-3912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3912?: CVE-2010-3912 primarily affects Novell Suse Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3912?: 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-2010-3912 published?: CVE-2010-3912 was published on 2011-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:10:sp3:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux:11:sp1:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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