CVE-2010-3187Aix Memory Corruption
Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.
Published Aug 30, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-3187 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Aix (Ibm).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Aix 5.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
53/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
4
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory20100723 Advanced AIX 5l FTPd Exploit V2.0
- advisory1024368
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:11697
- advisoryIZ83252
- advisoryIZ83274
- advisoryIZ83275
Description
Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AixIbm | See advisory | 5.3 |
Patched Releases
Aix
5.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 30, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory20100723 Advanced AIX 5l FTPd Exploit V2.0
- advisory1024368
- advisoryoval:org.mitre.oval:def:11697
- advisoryIZ83252
- advisoryIZ83274
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.
Affected: Aix (Ibm). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Aix 5.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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