CVE-2010-3934: The browser in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Device Software 5.0.0.593 Platform 5.1.0.147 on the BlackBe

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-3934 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting blackberry device software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The browser in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Device Software 5.0.0.593 Platform 5.1.0.147 on the BlackBerry 9700 does not properly restrict cross-domain execution of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via vectors related to a window.open call and an IFRAME element. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
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 19:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rim blackberry device software DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.0.593

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0.593

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0.593 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison blackberry-device-software sudo apt install blackberry-device-software=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.593> sudo apt-mark hold blackberry-device-software

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

dnf --showduplicates list blackberry-device-software sudo dnf downgrade blackberry-device-software-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.593> sudo dnf versionlock add blackberry-device-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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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-2010-3934?

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

Is CVE-2010-3934 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3934 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-2010-3934 affect?

CVE-2010-3934 affects blackberry device software. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The browser in Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Device Software 5.0.0.593 Platform 5.1.0.147 on the BlackBerry 9700 does not properly restrict cross-domain execution of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin

How urgent is CVE-2010-3934?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2009-3477 MEDIUM 6.8 DOWNGRADE The Blackberry Browser in RIM BlackBerry Device Software 4.5.0 before 4.5.0.173, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.303, 4.6.1

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