CVE-2010-2794: Low severity redhat Spice-xpi vulnerability

Published Aug 2, 2010
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Updated

Spice-xpi uses predictable name for it's log file which a malicious user could use to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack, with the privileges of the user running spice-xpi.

Other sources

The SPICE (aka spice-xpi) plug-in 2.2 for Firefox allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified log file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
redhat Spice-xpi=2.2
Mozilla Firefox

Event History

Aug 2, 2010
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 30, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2794?

CVE-2010-2794 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-2794?

To fix CVE-2010-2794, upgrade to a later version of the Spice-xpi plug-in that addresses the symlink vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-2794?

CVE-2010-2794 affects users of the Spice-xpi plug-in version 2.2 on systems running Firefox.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2010-2794 expose users to?

CVE-2010-2794 exposes users to a symlink attack that can lead to arbitrary file overwriting.

5

Can CVE-2010-2794 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2010-2794 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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