Vulnerability Description
gnome-shell in GNOME Shell 2.31.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gnome-Shell | 2.31.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=644561
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=644561
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4000?
CVE-2010-4000 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM). gnome-shell in GNOME Shell 2.31.5 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 direc...
How severe is CVE-2010-4000?
CVE-2010-4000 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-2010-4000?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gnome-Shell.