CVE-2010-3920
CVE-2010-3920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Epson Lp-s7100 Driver 4.1.0 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Epson Lp-s7100 Driver 4.1.0
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Description
The Seiko Epson printer driver installers for LP-S9000 before 4.1.11 and LP-S7100 before 4.1.7, or as downloaded from the vendor between May 2010 and 20101125, set weak permissions for the "C:\Program Files" folder, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and create or modify arbitrary files and directories.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-3920?
- The Seiko Epson printer driver installers for LP-S9000 before 4.1.11 and LP-S7100 before 4.1.7, or as downloaded from the vendor between May 2010 and 20101125, set weak permissions for the "C:\Program Files" folder, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and create or modify arbitrary files and directories.
- How severe is CVE-2010-3920?
- CVE-2010-3920 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-3920 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-3920?
- CVE-2010-3920 primarily affects Epson Lp-s7100 Driver 4.1.0. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-3920?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-3920 published?
- CVE-2010-3920 was published on 2010-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN62736872/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2010/JVNDB-2010-000059.html
- http://osvdb.org/69678
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42540
- http://www.epson.jp/support/misc/lps7100_9000/index.htm
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:epson:lp-s7100_driver_4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:epson:lp-s7100_driver_4.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:epson:lp-s9000_driver_4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:epson:lp-s9000_driver_4.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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