How severe is CVE-2010-4216?

CVE-2010-4216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4216 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4216?

CVE-2010-4216 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4216?

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

When was CVE-2010-4216 published?

CVE-2010-4216 was published on 2010-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4216

CVE-2010-4216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2010-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0.0.x before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0007 does not properly handle invalid buffer references in LDAP BER requests, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors involving a buffer that has a memory address near the maximum possible address.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4216?: IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0.0.x before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0007 does not properly handle invalid buffer references in LDAP BER requests, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors involving a buffer that has a memory address near the maximum possible address.
How severe is CVE-2010-4216?: CVE-2010-4216 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4216 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4216?: CVE-2010-4216 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4216?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4216 published?: CVE-2010-4216 was published on 2010-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:6.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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