Vulnerability Description
GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gv | <= 3.6.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043913.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043948.html
- http://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=6368PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40475Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40532Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/66249
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1757Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=599621
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043913.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043948.html
- http://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=6368PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40475Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40532Vendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/66249
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1757Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2056?
CVE-2010-2056 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2010-2056?
CVE-2010-2056 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2056?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Gv.