CVE-2010-4176
UnknownEPSS 2.32%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4176 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. plymouth-pretrigger.sh in dracut and udev, when running on Fedora 13 and 14, sets weak permissions for the /dev/systty device file, which allows remote authenticated users to read terminal data from tty0 for local users.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
plymouth-pretrigger.sh in dracut and udev, when running on Fedora 13 and 14, sets weak permissions for the /dev/systty device file, which allows remote authenticated users to read terminal data from tty0 for local users.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dracut Project | Dracut | All versions |
| Udev Project | Udev | All versions |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/051755.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/051418.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42342Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42451Not Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45046Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3062Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3110Permissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=654489Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=654935Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/051755.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-November/051418.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42342Not Applicable
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42451Not Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45046Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3062Permissions Required
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3110Permissions Required
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=654489Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=654935Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4176?
plymouth-pretrigger.sh in dracut and udev, when running on Fedora 13 and 14, sets weak permissions for the /dev/systty device file, which allows remote authenticated users to read terminal data from tty0 for local users.
How severe is CVE-2010-4176?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4176 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4176?
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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