MEDIUM
CVE-2010-0405
CWE-189Published: September 28, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the BZ2_decompress function in decompress.c in bzip2 and libbzip2 before 1.0.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted compressed file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-0405 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 ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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http://secunia.com/advisories/41452Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-0405
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 28, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-0405 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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