Vulnerability Description
slocate 3.1 does not properly manage database entries that specify names of files in protected directories, which allows local users to obtain the names of private files. NOTE: another researcher reports that the issue is not present in slocate 2.7.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slocate | Slocate | 3.1 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/33465
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456489/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456530/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456593/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456739/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464220/30/7320/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21989
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-425-1
- http://osvdb.org/33465
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456489/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456530/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456593/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456739/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464220/30/7320/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21989
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0227?
CVE-2007-0227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). slocate 3.1 does not properly manage database entries that specify names of files in protected directories, which allows local users to obtain the names of private files. NOTE: another researcher rep...
How severe is CVE-2007-0227?
CVE-2007-0227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Slocate Slocate.