HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-3268
MEDIUM

CVE-2010-3268

CWE-20Published: December 22, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The GetStringAMSHandler function in prgxhndl.dll in hndlrsvc.exe in the Intel Alert Handler service (aka Symantec Intel Handler service) in Intel Alert Management System (AMS), as used in Symantec Antivirus Corporate Edition 10.1.4.4010 on Windows 2000 SP4 and Symantec Endpoint Protection before 11.x, does not properly validate the CommandLine field of an AMS request, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted request.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-3268 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

intel1 product(s)
intel alert management system
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows 2000
symantec2 product(s)
antivirusendpoint protection
Source: NVD CPE · 8 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
External links open in a new tab. Always verify in a controlled environment before use.

Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/42593
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3206
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/42593
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3206

All References (20)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/42593Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/43099
→
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/symantec-intel-handler-service-remote-dosExploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515191/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45936
→
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024866
→
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2011&suid=20110126_00
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3206Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0234
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64028
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/42593Vendor Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/43099
→
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/symantec-intel-handler-service-remote-dosExploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515191/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45936

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-3268
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 22, 2010

Related CVEs (CWE-20)

CVE-2008-6555
10.0
CVE-2007-4915
10.0
CVE-2026-34910
KEV10.0
CVE-2007-6494
10.0
CVE-2025-23202
10.0
CVE-2011-1018
10.0

Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2010-3268 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.
← All Vulnerabilities·Search for CVE-2010-3268·NVD