Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in util.c in GNU patch 2.6.1 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename that is specified with a .. (dot dot) or full pathname, a related issue to CVE-2010-1679.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gnu Patch | <= 2.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/patch.git/commit/?id=685a78b6052f4df6eac6d625a5Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jun/msg00000.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055241.htmlPatch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/055246.htmlPatch
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/bug-patch/2010-12/msg00000.htmlPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/05/10Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/19Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/20
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/21Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43663Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43677Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46768
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0600Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667529Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4651?
CVE-2010-4651 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in util.c in GNU patch 2.6.1 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename that is specified with a .. (dot ...
How severe is CVE-2010-4651?
CVE-2010-4651 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4651?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Gnu Patch.