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CVE-2010-5325 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux hpc node, enterprise linux server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Heap-based buffer overflow in the unhtmlify function in foomatic-rip in foomatic-filters before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long job title.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 5.5% (top 7%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2016-04-15 |
| 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-2010-5325?
enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux hpc node: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2010-5325 being exploited?
CVE-2010-5325 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-2010-5325 affect?
CVE-2010-5325 affects enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux hpc node, enterprise linux server. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Heap-based buffer overflow in the unhtmlify function in foomatic-rip in foomatic-filters before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long job title
How urgent is CVE-2010-5325?
Priority 67/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist
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