CVE-2010-4337 Path traversal in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 14 Jan 2011 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks during the configuration process of the Gnash media player.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2010-4337?

CVE-2010-4337 is a low-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jan 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The configure script in gnash 0.8.8 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) /tmp/gnash-configure-errors.$$, (2) /tmp/gnash-configure-warnings.$$, or (3) /tmp/gnash-configure-recommended.$$ files.

Weakness: CWE-59

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4337?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Gnash.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4337?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2010-4337 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4337 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fh37-hpvh-9h6c.