CVE-2010-0118: Low severity Becauseinter Bournal vulnerability

Published Feb 25, 2010
·
Updated

Bournal before 1.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified temporary files associated with a --hackthegibson update check.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Becauseinter Bournal=1.1
Becauseinter Bournal=0.4.5
Becauseinter Bournal=0.4
Becauseinter Bournal=0.3
Becauseinter Bournal=0.7
Becauseinter Bournal=1.2
Becauseinter Bournal=0.1
Becauseinter Bournal=0.2
Becauseinter Bournal<=1.4
Becauseinter Bournal=0.8
Becauseinter Bournal=1.3
Becauseinter Bournal=0.6
Becauseinter Bournal=1.0
Becauseinter Bournal=0.9

Event History

Feb 25, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0118?

CVE-2010-0118 affects various versions of Bournal, specifically those prior to 1.4.1.

2

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2010-0118?

CVE-2010-0118 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2010-0118 on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2010-0118 is that local users can exploit the vulnerability to overwrite arbitrary files, potentially compromising system integrity.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2010-0118?

To mitigate CVE-2010-0118, update Bournal to version 1.4.1 or later.

5

Was CVE-2010-0118 disclosed in a security advisory?

Yes, CVE-2010-0118 has been disclosed in various security advisories, detailing the vulnerability's nature and impacts.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203