Vulnerability Description
lib/fsm.c in RPM 4.8.0 and unspecified 4.7.x and 4.6.x versions, and RPM before 4.4.3, does not properly reset the metadata of an executable file during replacement of the file in an RPM package upgrade, which might allow local users to gain privileges by creating a hard link to a vulnerable (1) setuid or (2) setgid file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rpm | Rpm | <= 4.4.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://distrib-coffee.ipsl.jussieu.fr/pub/mirrors/rpm/files/rpm/rpm-4.4/rpm-4.4.Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-09/msg00006.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2011/000126.html
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127559059928131&w=2
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ca2d6b2b484f1501eafdde02e16884093
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40028Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:180
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/02/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/02/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/03/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/04/1
- http://www.osvdb.org/65143
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0679.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516909/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2059?
CVE-2010-2059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). lib/fsm.c in RPM 4.8.0 and unspecified 4.7.x and 4.6.x versions, and RPM before 4.4.3, does not properly reset the metadata of an executable file during replacement of the file in an RPM package upgra...
How severe is CVE-2010-2059?
CVE-2010-2059 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2059?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rpm Rpm.