Vulnerability Description
GMXRC.bash in Gromacs 4.5.1 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. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the GMXLDLIB value is always added to the beginning of LD_LIBRARY_PATH at a later point in the script
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gromacs | Gromacs | <= 4.5.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050763.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050783.h
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2971
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=644596
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050763.h
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/050783.h
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2971
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=644596
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4001?
CVE-2010-4001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). GMXRC.bash in Gromacs 4.5.1 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...
How severe is CVE-2010-4001?
CVE-2010-4001 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gromacs Gromacs, Fedoraproject Fedora.