CVE-2010-0825

Description

lib-src/movemail.c in movemail in emacs 22 and 23 allows local users to read, modify, or delete arbitrary mailbox files via a symlink attack, related to improper file-permission checks.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory mandriva.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:083 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57457 vdb entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-919-1 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39155 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0734 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bug/531569
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0952 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0825?
CVE-2010-0825 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0825?
To fix CVE-2010-0825, 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-2010-0825 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-0825 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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