gnome-shell in GNOME Shell 2.31.5 places 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.
Published 2010-11-06 00:00:03
Updated 2010-11-08 05:00:00
Source MITRE
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-4000

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.04%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 6 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2010-4000

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
6.9
MEDIUM AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.4
10.0
NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2010-4000

  • Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2010-4000

Products affected by CVE-2010-4000

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