Vulnerability Description
lib/fsm.c in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly reset the metadata of an executable file during replacement of the file in an RPM package upgrade or deletion of the file in an RPM package removal, which might allow local users to gain privileges or bypass intended access restrictions by creating a hard link to a vulnerable file that has (1) POSIX file capabilities or (2) SELinux context information, a related issue to CVE-2010-2059.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rpm | Rpm | 1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127559059928131&w=2
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4d172a194addc49851e558ea390d30458
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40028Vendor Advisory
- 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/65144
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=598775
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127559059928131&w=2
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4d172a194addc49851e558ea390d30458
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40028Vendor Advisory
- 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/65144
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2198?
CVE-2010-2198 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). lib/fsm.c in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly reset the metadata of an executable file during replacement of the file in an RPM package upgrade or deletion of the file in an RPM package removal...
How severe is CVE-2010-2198?
CVE-2010-2198 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-2010-2198?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rpm Rpm.