PatchTheCVECVE-2010-3293: mailscanner can allow local users to prevent virus signatures from being updated
CVE-2010-3293 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting mailscanner. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
mailscanner can allow local users to prevent virus signatures from being updated
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 69%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2019-10-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2010-3293?
mailscanner: upgrade to 4.79.11-2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2010-3293 being exploited?
CVE-2010-3293 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-2010-3293 affect?
CVE-2010-3293 affects mailscanner. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). mailscanner can allow local users to prevent virus signatures from being updated
How urgent is CVE-2010-3293?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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