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CVE-2010-2199

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified

CVE-2010-2199 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. lib/fsm.c in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly reset the metadata of an executable file during replacement of the file in an RPM package upgrade or deletion of the file in an RPM package removal, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions by creating a hard link to a vulnerable file that has a POSIX ACL, a related issue to CVE-2010-2059.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

lib/fsm.c in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly reset the metadata of an executable file during replacement of the file in an RPM package upgrade or deletion of the file in an RPM package removal, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions by creating a hard link to a vulnerable file that has a POSIX ACL, a related issue to CVE-2010-2059.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RpmRpm1.2
RpmRpm1.3
RpmRpm1.3.1
RpmRpm1.4
RpmRpm1.4.2
RpmRpm1.4.2\/a
RpmRpm1.4.3
RpmRpm1.4.4
RpmRpm1.4.5
RpmRpm1.4.6
RpmRpm1.4.7
RpmRpm2..4.10
RpmRpm2.0
RpmRpm2.0.1
RpmRpm2.0.2
RpmRpm2.0.3
RpmRpm2.0.4
RpmRpm2.0.5
RpmRpm2.0.6
RpmRpm2.0.7
RpmRpm2.0.8
RpmRpm2.0.9
RpmRpm2.0.10
RpmRpm2.0.11
RpmRpm2.1
RpmRpm2.1.1
RpmRpm2.1.2
RpmRpm2.2
RpmRpm2.2.1
RpmRpm2.2.2
RpmRpm2.2.3
RpmRpm2.2.3.10
RpmRpm2.2.3.11
RpmRpm2.2.4
RpmRpm2.2.5
RpmRpm2.2.6
RpmRpm2.2.7
RpmRpm2.2.8
RpmRpm2.2.9
RpmRpm2.2.10
RpmRpm2.2.11
RpmRpm2.3
RpmRpm2.3.1
RpmRpm2.3.2
RpmRpm2.3.3
RpmRpm2.3.4
RpmRpm2.3.5
RpmRpm2.3.6
RpmRpm2.3.7
RpmRpm2.3.8

Showing 50 of 93 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2199?
lib/fsm.c in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly reset the metadata of an executable file during replacement of the file in an RPM package upgrade or deletion of the file in an RPM package removal, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions by creating a hard link to a vulnerable file that has a POSIX ACL, a related issue to CVE-2010-2059.
How severe is CVE-2010-2199?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2199 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2199?
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