CVE-2010-4226
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.90%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4226 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Cpio | All versions |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 2007.05.10 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 2010.07.28 |
References
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4226.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=665768Vendor Advisory
- http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-4226.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=665768Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4226?
cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.
How severe is CVE-2010-4226?
CVE-2010-4226 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4226?
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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