CVE-2010-4817
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2010-4817 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. pithos before 0.3.5 allows overwrite of arbitrary files via symlinks.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pithos before 0.3.5 allows overwrite of arbitrary files via symlinks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pithos Project | Pithos | < 0.3.5 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/pithos/%2Bbug/667896Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2010/CVE-2010-4817.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4817Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/19/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/pithos/%2Bbug/667896Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2010/CVE-2010-4817.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-4817Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/19/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-4817?
pithos before 0.3.5 allows overwrite of arbitrary files via symlinks.
How severe is CVE-2010-4817?
CVE-2010-4817 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4817?
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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