Vulnerability Description
The (1) mdb and (2) mdb-symbolreader scripts in mono-debugger 2.4.3, and other versions before 2.8.1, place 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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Mono-Debugger | 2.4.3 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=598299ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42348Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities#mono-debugger_Insecure_Use_of_LD_LIB
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=647353
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=598299ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42348Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mono-project.com/Vulnerabilities#mono-debugger_Insecure_Use_of_LD_LIB
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=647353
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3369?
CVE-2010-3369 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The (1) mdb and (2) mdb-symbolreader scripts in mono-debugger 2.4.3, and other versions before 2.8.1, place a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privil...
How severe is CVE-2010-3369?
CVE-2010-3369 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-2010-3369?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Mono-Debugger.