CVE-2010-3364: Medium severity vtk vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2010
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Updated

The vips-7.22 script in VIPS 7.22.2 places a zero-length directory name in the LDLIBRARYPATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
vips vips=7.22.2

Event History

Oct 20, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3364?

CVE-2010-3364 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-3364?

To fix CVE-2010-3364, upgrade to a patched version of VIPS higher than 7.22.2.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2010-3364?

CVE-2010-3364 affects users of VIPS version 7.22.2, particularly on local systems.

4

What kind of exploit is possible with CVE-2010-3364?

CVE-2010-3364 can be exploited by local users to execute a Trojan horse shared library via manipulation of the LD_LIBRARY_PATH.

5

Is CVE-2010-3364 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2010-3364 is a local vulnerability that requires access to the affected system to exploit.

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