CVE-2009-1962

Description

Xfig, possibly 3.2.5, allows local users to read and write arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the (1) xfig-eps[PID], (2) xfig-pic[PID].pix, (3) xfig-pic[PID].err, (4) xfig-pcx[PID].pix, (5) xfig-xfigrc[PID], (6) xfig[PID], (7) xfig-print[PID], (8) xfig-export[PID].err, (9) xfig-batch[PID], (10) xfig-exp[PID], or (11) xfig-spell.[PID] temporary files, where [PID] is a process ID.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory mandriva.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49600 vdb entry
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:244 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/04/01/6 mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/35320 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34328 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1962?
CVE-2009-1962 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-1962?
To fix CVE-2009-1962, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-1962 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-1962 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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