CVE-2010-4226: High severity openSUSE openSUSE vulnerability

Published Feb 6, 2014
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Updated

cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
openSUSE openSUSE=2007.05.10
GNU cpio
openSUSE openSUSE=2010.07.28
Microsoft cm1 cpio 2.13-3
Microsoft cbl2 cpio 2.13-5

Event History

Feb 6, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Sep 4, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·03:26 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:26 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·03:26 AM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4226?

CVE-2010-4226 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized file overwrites.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4226?

To fix CVE-2010-4226, update to the latest version of GNU cpio or the appropriate patched version from your distribution.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2010-4226?

CVE-2010-4226 affects systems using GNU cpio, specifically openSUSE versions 2007.05.10 and 2010.07.28.

4

Can CVE-2010-4226 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-4226 can be exploited by remote attackers via a specially crafted RPM package containing symlinks.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-4226?

The potential impact of CVE-2010-4226 includes unauthorized file modifications, which can lead to further vulnerabilities or data loss.

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