HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-0110
HIGH

CVE-2010-0110

CWE-119Published: January 31, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Intel Alert Management System (aka AMS or AMS2), as used in Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition (SAVCE) 10.x before 10.1 MR10, Symantec System Center (SSC) 10.x, and Symantec Quarantine Server 3.5 and 3.6, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long string to msgsys.exe, related to the AMSSendAlertAct function in AMSLIB.dll in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service); a long (2) modem string or (3) PIN number to msgsys.exe, related to pagehndl.dll in the Intel Alert Handler service; or (4) a message to msgsys.exe, related to iao.exe in the Intel Alert Originator service.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-0110 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec3 product(s)
antivirussystem centerantivirus central quarantine server
Source: NVD CPE · 30 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43099
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43106
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0234
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43099
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43106
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0234

All References (22)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/43099Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43106Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1024996
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45936
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2011&suid=20110126_00
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0234Vendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-028
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-030
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-031
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-032
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64940
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43099Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43106Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1024996
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45936

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-0110
CVSS Score7.9 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2011

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2010-0110 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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