CVE-2010-0299: Medium severity openSUSE openSUSE vulnerability
Published Feb 22, 2010
·Updated
openSUSE 11.2 installs the devtmpfs root directory with insecure permissions (1777), which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
openSUSE openSUSE=11.2
Remediation
Event History
Feb 22, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0299?
CVE-2010-0299 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0299?
To fix CVE-2010-0299, update your openSUSE 11.2 system to a version that corrects the insecure permissions of the devtmpfs root directory.
3
Which versions of openSUSE are affected by CVE-2010-0299?
CVE-2010-0299 specifically affects openSUSE version 11.2.
4
What impact does CVE-2010-0299 have on system security?
CVE-2010-0299 can potentially allow local users to gain elevated privileges on the system.
5
What is devtmpfs in relation to CVE-2010-0299?
Devtmpfs is a filesystem that is used for device management in Linux, and CVE-2010-0299 involves insecure permissions set on its root directory.