CVE-2010-2794 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on log files in the SPICE Firefox plugin, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-2794?
CVE-2010-2794 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The SPICE (aka spice-xpi) plug-in 2.2 for Firefox allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified log file.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2794?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Spice-Xpi.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2794?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2010-2794 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2794 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrqx-8qh8-q9cq.