Vulnerability Description
gnc-test-env in GnuCash 2.3.15 and earlier 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnucash | Gnucash | <= 2.3.15 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050269.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/050164.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/050177.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42048
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42054
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:241
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44563
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2848
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2898
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3060
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=644933
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050269.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/050164.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/050177.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42048
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3999?
CVE-2010-3999 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). gnc-test-env in GnuCash 2.3.15 and earlier 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 work...
How severe is CVE-2010-3999?
CVE-2010-3999 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-2010-3999?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnucash Gnucash.