CVE-2010-2590: Heap-based buffer overflow in the CrystalReports12.CrystalPrintControl.1 ActiveX control in PrintControl.dll 1

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-2590 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting crystal reports. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Heap-based buffer overflow in the CrystalReports12.CrystalPrintControl.1 ActiveX control in PrintControl.dll 12.3.2.753 in SAP Crystal Reports 2008 SP3 Fix Pack 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ServerResourceVersion property value.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	46.8% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2010-12-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: sap

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-12-22 03:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

sap crystal reports DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2008 sp3_fp3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2008

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy crystal-reports || rpm -q crystal-reports || crystal-reports --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2008 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison crystal-reports sudo apt install crystal-reports=<VERSION_BEFORE_2008> sudo apt-mark hold crystal-reports

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

dnf --showduplicates list crystal-reports sudo dnf downgrade crystal-reports-<VERSION_BEFORE_2008> sudo dnf versionlock add crystal-reports

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: Crystal Reports CrystalPrintControl - ActiveX ServerResourceVersion Property Overflow (Metasploit)
Exploit-DB: Crystal Reports Viewer 12.0.0.549 - 'PrintControl.dll' ActiveX
Metasploit: Crystal Reports CrystalPrintControl ActiveX ServerResourceVersion Property Overflow

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2590?

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

Is CVE-2010-2590 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2590 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-2010-2590 affect?

CVE-2010-2590 affects crystal reports. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Heap-based buffer overflow in the CrystalReports12.CrystalPrintControl.1 ActiveX control in PrintControl.dll 12.3.2.753 in SAP Crystal Reports 2008 SP3 Fix Pack 3.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long ServerResource

How urgent is CVE-2010-2590?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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