Vulnerability Description
lib-src/movemail.c in movemail in emacs 22 and 23 allows local users to read, modify, or delete arbitrary mailbox files via a symlink attack, related to improper file-permission checks.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Emacs | 22.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39155Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:083
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-919-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0734Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0952
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/531569
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57457
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39155Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:083
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-919-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0734Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0952
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/531569
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57457
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0825?
CVE-2010-0825 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). lib-src/movemail.c in movemail in emacs 22 and 23 allows local users to read, modify, or delete arbitrary mailbox files via a symlink attack, related to improper file-permission checks.
How severe is CVE-2010-0825?
CVE-2010-0825 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0825?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Emacs.