CVE-2010-4840

CVE-2010-4840 is a high-severity vulnerability in Manageengine Eventlog Analyzer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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

Multiple buffer overflows in the Syslog server in ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer 6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SysEvttCol.exe process crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Syslog PRI message header to UDP port (1) 513 or (2) 514. Fixed in 7.2 Build 7020.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4840?
Multiple buffer overflows in the Syslog server in ManageEngine EventLog Analyzer 6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SysEvttCol.exe process crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long Syslog PRI message header to UDP port (1) 513 or (2) 514. Fixed in 7.2 Build 7020.
How severe is CVE-2010-4840?
CVE-2010-4840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-4840 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4840?
CVE-2010-4840 affects Manageengine Eventlog Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4840?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-4840 published?
CVE-2010-4840 was published on 2011-09-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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