Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Debian GNU/Linux patch for the couchdb script in CouchDB 0.8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted shared library in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
6.9
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Couchdb | 0.8.0 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=594412
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41383Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2107
- http://www.nth-dimension.org.uk/blog.php?id=87
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/25/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/26/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/26/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/29/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42758
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2341Vendor Advisory
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=594412
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41383Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2107
- http://www.nth-dimension.org.uk/blog.php?id=87
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/25/7
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2953?
CVE-2010-2953 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Debian GNU/Linux patch for the couchdb script in CouchDB 0.8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted shared library in the current workin...
How severe is CVE-2010-2953?
CVE-2010-2953 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2953?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Couchdb.