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CVE-2010-4651

UnknownEPSS 4.83%

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CVE-2010-4651 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in util.c in GNU patch 2.6.1 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename that is specified with a .. (dot dot) or full pathname, a related issue to CVE-2010-1679.. EPSS estimates a 4.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in util.c in GNU patch 2.6.1 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename that is specified with a .. (dot dot) or full pathname, a related issue to CVE-2010-1679.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.83%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGnu Patch<= 2.6.1
GnuGnu Patch2.5
GnuGnu Patch2.5.4
GnuGnu Patch2.5.9
GnuGnu Patch2.6

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Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4651?
Directory traversal vulnerability in util.c in GNU patch 2.6.1 and earlier allows user-assisted remote attackers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a filename that is specified with a .. (dot dot) or full pathname, a related issue to CVE-2010-1679.
How severe is CVE-2010-4651?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4651 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4651?
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Source: NVD / NIST