How severe is CVE-2010-4173?

CVE-2010-4173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-4173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4173?

CVE-2010-4173 primarily affects Openfabrics Libsdp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4173?

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

When was CVE-2010-4173 published?

CVE-2010-4173 was published on 2010-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4173

CVE-2010-4173 is a low-severity vulnerability in Openfabrics Libsdp with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Openfabrics Libsdp
Published: 2010-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of libsdp.conf in libsdp 1.1.104 and earlier creates log files in /tmp, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a (1) symlink or (2) hard link attack on the libsdp.log.##### temporary file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4173?: The default configuration of libsdp.conf in libsdp 1.1.104 and earlier creates log files in /tmp, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a (1) symlink or (2) hard link attack on the libsdp.log.##### temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2010-4173?: CVE-2010-4173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-4173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4173?: CVE-2010-4173 primarily affects Openfabrics Libsdp. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4173 published?: CVE-2010-4173 was published on 2010-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:openfabrics:libsdp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openfabrics:libsdp:1.1.99:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openfabrics:libsdp:1.1.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openfabrics:libsdp:1.1.101:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openfabrics:libsdp:1.1.102:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:openfabrics:libsdp:1.1.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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