HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-0111
CRITICAL

CVE-2010-0111

CWE-20Published: January 31, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

HDNLRSVC.EXE in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service) 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, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs by sending msgsys.exe a UNC share pathname, which is used directly in a CreateProcessA (aka CreateProcess) call.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-0111 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/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 (18)

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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?1024997
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45935
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2011&suid=20110126_01
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0234Vendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-029
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64942
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64943
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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?1024997
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45935
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http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2011&suid=20110126_01
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0234Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-0111
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 31, 2011

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2010-0111 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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