Vulnerability Description
elf/dl-load.c in ld.so in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.11.2, and 2.12.x through 2.12.1, does not properly handle a value of $ORIGIN for the LD_AUDIT environment variable, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted dynamic shared object (DSO) located in an arbitrary directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.11.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Oct/257Exploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Oct/292
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Oct/294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42787Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201011-01.xml
- http://sourceware.org/ml/libc-hacker/2010-10/msg00007.htmlPatch
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100120941
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2122
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/537223US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:207
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0872.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/515545/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44154
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1009-1
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3847?
CVE-2010-3847 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). elf/dl-load.c in ld.so in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) through 2.11.2, and 2.12.x through 2.12.1, does not properly handle a value of $ORIGIN for the LD_AUDIT environment variable, which all...
How severe is CVE-2010-3847?
CVE-2010-3847 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-2010-3847?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.