Vulnerability Description
unixsocket.c in lxterminal through 0.3.0 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (preventing terminal launch), or possibly have other impact (bypassing terminal access control).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lxterminal Project | Lxterminal | <= 0.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/862098Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.lxde.org/gitweb/?p=lxde/lxterminal.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f99163c6ff8b2f
- https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/333539/lxterminal-in-the-netstat-outputThird Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/862098Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://git.lxde.org/gitweb/?p=lxde/lxterminal.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f99163c6ff8b2f
- https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/333539/lxterminal-in-the-netstat-outputThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10369?
CVE-2016-10369 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). unixsocket.c in lxterminal through 0.3.0 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (preventing terminal launch), or possibly have other impact (bypassi...
How severe is CVE-2016-10369?
CVE-2016-10369 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10369?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lxterminal Project Lxterminal.