CVE-2010-1693: Medium severity openfabrics enterprise distribution vulnerability
Published Oct 26, 2010
·Updated
openibd in OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) 1.5.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/ibsetnodedesc.sh temporary file.
Affected Software
1 affected component
OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution=1.5.2
Event History
Oct 26, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1693?
CVE-2010-1693 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for local file overwriting vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1693?
To fix CVE-2010-1693, ensure you upgrade to a newer version of OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2010-1693?
CVE-2010-1693 affects users of OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution version 1.5.2.
4
What exploit does CVE-2010-1693 enable?
CVE-2010-1693 enables local users to perform a symlink attack to overwrite arbitrary files.
5
Is CVE-2010-1693 applicable to all operating systems?
CVE-2010-1693 is specifically related to the OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution and may not be a threat outside that environment.