CVE-2010-2601: Multiple buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service component in Research In Motion (RIM)

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-2601?

blackberry enterprise server: upgrade to newer than 4.1.7; blackberry professional software: upgrade to newer than 4.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-2601 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2601 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-2601 affect?

CVE-2010-2601 affects blackberry enterprise server, blackberry professional software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Multiple buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service component in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software 4.1.7 and earlier and 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, and BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4

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CVE-2010-2601 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.6) affecting blackberry enterprise server, blackberry professional software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service component in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software 4.1.7 and earlier and 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, and BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4 and earlier, allow user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.6 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.3% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2010-10-14
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: rim

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-10-14 18:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rim blackberry enterprise server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1.7 · 2.2 · 3.6 · 3.6.1 · 4.0 · 4.0 sp3 · 4.0.3 · 4.1

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy blackberry-enterprise-server || rpm -q blackberry-enterprise-server || blackberry-enterprise-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade blackberry-enterprise-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade blackberry-enterprise-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

rim blackberry professional software UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.1.4

Fixed in: newer than 4.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy blackberry-professional-software || rpm -q blackberry-professional-software || blackberry-professional-software --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade blackberry-professional-software

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade blackberry-professional-software

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2601?

blackberry enterprise server: upgrade to newer than 4.1.7; blackberry professional software: upgrade to newer than 4.1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-2601 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2601 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-2010-2601 affect?

CVE-2010-2601 affects blackberry enterprise server, blackberry professional software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.6). Multiple buffer overflows in the PDF distiller in the Attachment Service component in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software 4.1.7 and earlier and 5.0.0 through 5.0.2, and BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1.4

How urgent is CVE-2010-2601?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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