CVE-2010-3741: The offline backup mechanism in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software uses single-iteration PBK

Routine

MEDIUM 4.7MITIGATE

CVE-2010-3741 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.7) affecting blackberry desktop software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The offline backup mechanism in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software uses single-iteration PBKDF2, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt a .ipd 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	4.7 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2010-10-05
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

2010-10-05 18:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rim blackberry desktop software MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2010-3741?

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

Is CVE-2010-3741 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3741 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-2010-3741 affect?

CVE-2010-3741 affects blackberry desktop software. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.7). The offline backup mechanism in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Desktop Software uses single-iteration PBKDF2, which makes it easier for local users to decrypt a .ipd file via a brute-force attack.

How urgent is CVE-2010-3741?

Priority 22/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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