CVE-2010-2031
CWE-119Published: May 24, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
KAVSafe.sys 2010.4.14.609 and earlier, as used in Kingsoft Webshield 3.5.1.2 and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary kernel memory via a crafted request to IOCTL 0x830020d4 on the KAVSafe device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-2031 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2010-2031. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-2031 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts