CVE-2010-0826

CVE-2010-0826 is a low-severity vulnerability in Piotr Roszatycki Libnss-db with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Description

The Free Software Foundation (FSF) Berkeley DB NSS module (aka libnss-db) 2.2.3pre1 reads the DB_CONFIG file in the current working directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack involving a setgid or setuid application that uses this module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0826?
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) Berkeley DB NSS module (aka libnss-db) 2.2.3pre1 reads the DB_CONFIG file in the current working directory, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information via a symlink attack involving a setgid or setuid application that uses this module.
How severe is CVE-2010-0826?
CVE-2010-0826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0826 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0826?
CVE-2010-0826 affects Piotr Roszatycki Libnss-db. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0826?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0826 published?
CVE-2010-0826 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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