CVE-2010-0424
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CVE-2010-0424 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The edit_cmd function in crontab.c in (1) cronie before 1.4.4 and (2) Vixie cron (vixie-cron) allows local users to change the modification times of arbitrary files, and consequently cause a denial of service, via a symlink attack on a temporary file in the /tmp directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The edit_cmd function in crontab.c in (1) cronie before 1.4.4 and (2) Vixie cron (vixie-cron) allows local users to change the modification times of arbitrary files, and consequently cause a denial of service, via a symlink attack on a temporary file in the /tmp directory.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedorahosted | Cronie | <= 1.4.3 |
| Paul Vixie | Vixie Cron | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38700Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38741Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38700Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38741Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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