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CVE-2010-1160

UnknownEPSS 0.37%

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CVE-2010-1160 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU nano before 2.2.4 does not verify whether a file has been changed before it is overwritten in a file-save operation, which allows local user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an attacker-owned file that is being edited by the victim.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU nano before 2.2.4 does not verify whether a file has been changed before it is overwritten in a file-save operation, which allows local user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an attacker-owned file that is being edited by the victim.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.37%

28.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuNano<= 2.2.3
GnuNano0.5.0
GnuNano0.5.1
GnuNano0.5.2
GnuNano0.5.3
GnuNano0.5.4
GnuNano0.5.5
GnuNano0.6.0
GnuNano0.6.1
GnuNano0.6.2
GnuNano0.6.3
GnuNano0.6.4
GnuNano0.6.5
GnuNano0.6.6
GnuNano0.6.7
GnuNano0.6.8
GnuNano0.6.9
GnuNano0.7.0
GnuNano0.7.1
GnuNano0.7.2
GnuNano0.7.3
GnuNano0.7.4
GnuNano0.7.5
GnuNano0.7.6
GnuNano0.7.7
GnuNano0.7.8
GnuNano0.7.9
GnuNano0.8.0
GnuNano0.8.1
GnuNano0.8.2
GnuNano0.8.3
GnuNano0.8.4
GnuNano0.8.5
GnuNano0.8.6
GnuNano0.8.7
GnuNano0.8.8
GnuNano0.8.9
GnuNano0.9.0
GnuNano0.9.1
GnuNano0.9.2
GnuNano0.9.3
GnuNano0.9.4
GnuNano0.9.5
GnuNano0.9.6
GnuNano0.9.7
GnuNano0.9.8
GnuNano0.9.9
GnuNano0.9.10
GnuNano0.9.11
GnuNano0.9.12

Showing 50 of 141 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1160?
GNU nano before 2.2.4 does not verify whether a file has been changed before it is overwritten in a file-save operation, which allows local user-assisted attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an attacker-owned file that is being edited by the victim.
How severe is CVE-2010-1160?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1160 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1160?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST