Vulnerability Description
startBristol in Bristol 0.60.5 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Copeland | Bristol | 0.60.5 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=598285Exploit
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050784.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050787.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050805.h
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42272
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44335
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2972
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=598285Exploit
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050784.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050787.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050805.h
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42272
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44335
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2972
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3351?
CVE-2010-3351 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). startBristol in Bristol 0.60.5 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working director...
How severe is CVE-2010-3351?
CVE-2010-3351 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-2010-3351?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nick Copeland Bristol.