CVE-2010-1185: Stack-based buffer overflow in serv.exe in SAP MaxDB 7.4.3.32, and 7.6.0.37 through 7.6.06 allows remote attac

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-1185 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting maxdb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in serv.exe in SAP MaxDB 7.4.3.32, and 7.6.0.37 through 7.6.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid length parameter in a handshake packet to TCP port 7210. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	15.2% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2010-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: sap

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-03-29 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sap maxdb DOWNGRADE

Affected: 7.4.3.32 · 7.6.0.37 · 7.6.06

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.4.3.32

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy maxdb || rpm -q maxdb || maxdb --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 7.4.3.32 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison maxdb sudo apt install maxdb=<VERSION_BEFORE_7.4.3.32> sudo apt-mark hold maxdb

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list maxdb sudo dnf downgrade maxdb-<VERSION_BEFORE_7.4.3.32> sudo dnf versionlock add maxdb

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: SAP MaxDB - Malformed Handshake Request Remote Code Execution

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-1185?

maxdb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-1185 being exploited?

CVE-2010-1185 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-1185 affect?

CVE-2010-1185 affects maxdb. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in serv.exe in SAP MaxDB 7.4.3.32, and 7.6.0.37 through 7.6.06 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an invalid length parameter in a handshake packet to TCP port 7210. NOTE: some of these detail

How urgent is CVE-2010-1185?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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