CVE-2010-0825
First published: Mon Apr 05 2010(Updated: )
lib-src/movemail.c in movemail in emacs 22 and 23 allows local users to read, modify, or delete arbitrary mailbox files via a symlink attack, related to improper file-permission checks.
Credit: security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Emacs | =22.1 | |
| GNU Emacs | =23.1 | |
| GNU Emacs | =22.3 | |
| GNU Emacs | =22.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39155
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-919-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/531569
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0734
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:083
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0952
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57457
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0825?
CVE-2010-0825 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0825?
To fix CVE-2010-0825, update to a patched version of GNU Emacs that addresses the file-permission checks.
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0825?
CVE-2010-0825 affects GNU Emacs versions 22.1, 22.2, 22.3, and 23.1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-0825 allow?
CVE-2010-0825 allows for a symlink attack that could let local users read, modify, or delete mailbox files.
Is CVE-2010-0825 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2010-0825 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.
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