CVE-2010-2603: RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.7 through 6.0 for PC, and 1.0 for Mac, uses a weak password to encrypt a dat

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-2603 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting blackberry desktop software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.7 through 6.0 for PC, and 1.0 for Mac, uses a weak password to encrypt a database backup file, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt the file via a brute force attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2010-12-17
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

2010-12-17 19:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rim blackberry desktop software DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.7 · 5.0 · 5.0.1 · 6.0 · 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blackberry-desktop-software sudo apt install blackberry-desktop-software=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold blackberry-desktop-software

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

dnf --showduplicates list blackberry-desktop-software sudo dnf downgrade blackberry-desktop-software-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add blackberry-desktop-software

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.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2603?

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

Is CVE-2010-2603 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2603 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-2010-2603 affect?

CVE-2010-2603 affects blackberry desktop software. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). RIM BlackBerry Desktop Software 4.7 through 6.0 for PC, and 1.0 for Mac, uses a weak password to encrypt a database backup file, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt the file via a brute force attack.

How urgent is CVE-2010-2603?

Priority 15/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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