HIGH
CVE-2010-3441
CWE-120Published: February 18, 2011· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple buffer overflows in abcm2ps before 5.9.12 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted input file, related to the PUT0 and PUT1 output macros; (2) a crafted input file, related to the trim_title function; and possibly (3) a long -O option on a command line.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-3441 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (22)
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http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=577014Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://moinejf.free.fr/abcm2ps-5.txtBroken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/39345Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43338Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/08/5Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/08/6Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/08/7Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39271Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0390Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=580435Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=577014Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://moinejf.free.fr/abcm2ps-5.txtBroken Link
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http://secunia.com/advisories/39345Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-3441
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 18, 2011
Related CVEs (CWE-120)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-3441 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.