Vulnerability Description
Race condition in GNU nano before 2.2.4, when run by root to edit a file that is not owned by root, allows local user-assisted attackers to change the ownership of arbitrary files via vectors related to the creation of backup files.
CVSS Score
3.7
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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-2010-1161?
CVE-2010-1161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Race condition in GNU nano before 2.2.4, when run by root to edit a file that is not owned by root, allows local user-assisted attackers to change the ownership of arbitrary files via vectors related ...
How severe is CVE-2010-1161?
CVE-2010-1161 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Nano.