CVE-2010-1919: High severity EMC Avamar vulnerability
Published May 28, 2010
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in EMC Avamar 4.1.x and 5.0 before SP1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (gsan service hang) by sending a crafted message using TCP.
Affected Software
2 affected components
EMC Avamar<=5.0
EMC Avamar=4.1
Event History
May 28, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1919?
CVE-2010-1919 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can significantly impact the availability of EMC Avamar services.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1919?
The recommended fix for CVE-2010-1919 is to upgrade to EMC Avamar version 5.0 SP1 or later.
3
What versions of EMC Avamar are affected by CVE-2010-1919?
CVE-2010-1919 affects EMC Avamar versions 4.1.x and any version up to and including 5.0.
4
Can CVE-2010-1919 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-1919 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending crafted messages via TCP.
5
What kind of impact can CVE-2010-1919 have on my system?
CVE-2010-1919 can lead to a denial of service condition, causing the gsan service to hang and making the system unavailable.