CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1693

First published: Tue 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/ib_set_node_desc.sh temporary file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org bc94ec7e-8909-4cbb-83df-d2fc9330fa88

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution=1.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2010-1693?

    CVE-2010-1693 affects users of OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution version 1.5.2.

  • What exploit does CVE-2010-1693 enable?

    CVE-2010-1693 enables local users to perform a symlink attack to overwrite arbitrary files.

  • 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.

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