MEDIUM
CVE-2010-2812
CWE-20Published: August 17, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Client.cpp in ZNC 0.092 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (exception and daemon crash) via a PING command that lacks an argument.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-2812 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
znc1 product(s)
znc
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (24)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/40919Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/40970Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2071Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-2812
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 17, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-2812 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.