CVE-2010-4254 describes a vulnerability in Mono and Moonlight (before versions 2.3.0.1 and 2.99.0.10, respectively) where improper validation of generic method arguments allows remote attackers to bypass generic constraints. This could lead to privilege escalation and potentially arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High) and an EPSS score indicating higher than 95% of all CVEs, this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit (EDB-15974) exists, though there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mono:mono:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 2.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:moonlight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.99.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:moonlight:2.99.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.99.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:moonlight:2.99.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.99.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:moonlight:2.99.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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