Vulnerability Description
GNU nano before 2.2.4 does not verify whether a file has been changed before it is overwritten in a file-save operation, which allows local user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an attacker-owned file that is being edited by the victim.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Nano | <= 2.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://drosenbe.blogspot.com/2010/03/nano-as-root.html
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/nano-devel/2010-04/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39444Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/trunk/nano/ChangeLog?revision=4503&root=nano&
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/14/4
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023891
- http://drosenbe.blogspot.com/2010/03/nano-as-root.html
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/nano-devel/2010-04/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39444Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/trunk/nano/ChangeLog?revision=4503&root=nano&
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/04/14/4
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023891
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1160?
CVE-2010-1160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). GNU nano before 2.2.4 does not verify whether a file has been changed before it is overwritten in a file-save operation, which allows local user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a s...
How severe is CVE-2010-1160?
CVE-2010-1160 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Nano.