Vulnerability Details : CVE-2010-2056
GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-2056
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2010-2056
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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3.3
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LOW | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.4
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4.9
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2010-2056
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2010-2056
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http://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=6368
GNU gv - News: gv 3.7.0 released (Security Fix) & Translators wanted [Savannah]Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043913.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 12 Update: gv-3.7.1-1.fc12
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1757
Webmail | OVH- OVHVendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=599621
599621 – (CVE-2010-2056) CVE-2010-2056 gv: Insecure (predictable) temporary file use
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http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043948.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 13 Update: gv-3.7.1-1.fc13
Products affected by CVE-2010-2056
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*