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MEDIUM · 6.9

CVE-2010-3394

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 place a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared librar...

Vulnerability Description

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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

6.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TexmacsTexmacs1.0.7.4

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-3394?

CVE-2010-3394 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 place a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared librar...

How severe is CVE-2010-3394?

CVE-2010-3394 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-2010-3394?

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