MEDIUM · 5.8

CVE-2010-2197

rpmbuild in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly parse the syntax of spec files, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to remove home directories via vectors involving a ;~ (semicolon tilde) ...

Vulnerability Description

rpmbuild in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly parse the syntax of spec files, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to remove home directories via vectors involving a ;~ (semicolon tilde) sequence in a Name tag.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
RpmRpm1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-2197?

CVE-2010-2197 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). rpmbuild in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly parse the syntax of spec files, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to remove home directories via vectors involving a ;~ (semicolon tilde) ...

How severe is CVE-2010-2197?

CVE-2010-2197 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2197?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rpm Rpm.