CVE-2010-4226

7.2 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2014-02-06 17:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2014-02-06 17:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:24 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-59
Record status: Modified

Affected

Gnu Cpio
Opensuse 2007.05.10
Opensuse 2010.07.28

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.2

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: High
Integrity: High
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record