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CVE-2010-3998

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2010-3998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) banshee-1 and (2) muinshee scripts in Banshee 1.8.0 and earlier place a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory. NOTE: Banshee might also be affected using GST_PLUGIN_PATH.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) banshee-1 and (2) muinshee scripts in Banshee 1.8.0 and earlier place a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory. NOTE: Banshee might also be affected using GST_PLUGIN_PATH.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Banshee-ProjectBanshee<= 1.8.0
Banshee-ProjectBanshee0.13.2
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.0
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.2
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.2.1
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.4
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.4.2
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.4.3
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.5.0
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.5.1
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.5.2
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.5.3
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.5.4
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.5.5
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.5.6
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.6.0
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.6.1
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.7.0
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.7.1
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.7.2
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.7.3
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.7.4
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.7.5
Banshee-ProjectBanshee1.7.6

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3998?
The (1) banshee-1 and (2) muinshee scripts in Banshee 1.8.0 and earlier place a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory. NOTE: Banshee might also be affected using GST_PLUGIN_PATH.
How severe is CVE-2010-3998?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-3998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3998?
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