CVE-2010-3187

CRITICAL ⚠ Exploit

Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS20.0%
Percentile97th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer

Parent class for buffer-related vulnerabilities where operations exceed buffer boundaries.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-8 Buffer Overflow in an API Call
via CWE-119
CAPEC-9 Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
via CWE-119
CAPEC-10 Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
via CWE-119
CAPEC-14 Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
CAPEC-24 Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
Show all 12

Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

A buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpd service of IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a long NLST command.

BSID: BS-2010-GLOBAL-155332-C • Model: /workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16 • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-3187?
A buffer overflow vulnerability in the ftpd service of IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a long NLST command.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2010-3187?
CVE-2010-3187 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 20.0%.
Is CVE-2010-3187 actively exploited?
Public exploit available for CVE-2010-3187. Exploitation risk elevated.
How do I remediate CVE-2010-3187?
Priority: IMMEDIATE. Advisory: http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ83252 PSIRT: [email protected]
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3187?
CVE-2010-3187 affects Ibm Aix.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2010-3187
BSIDBS-2010-GLOBAL-155332-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2010-08-30
Last Modified2026-06-16
ICS Relevance15%
Weakness (CWE)
Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer
SourceNVD
Official Description

Buffer overflow in ftpd in IBM AIX 5.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long NLST command.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

The vulnerability is triggered by sending a specially crafted NLST command that exceeds the buffer size allocated for it in the ftpd service. This overflow can overwrite adjacent memory, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the ftpd service.

Exploitation Likelihood: CRITICAL

Affected Products
VendorProductAffected Versions
Ibm Aix ≤ 5.3
Remediation
View Vendor Advisory →

Remediation Priority: IMMEDIATE

Vendor PSIRT: [email protected]
Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 5890 Days
CISA known-exploitedNot in KEV catalog
Public Exploit⚠ Available — Reference
PoC CodeNot confirmed
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
Model/workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
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