CVE-2010-2056
CVE-2010-2056 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-59.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-59
- Affected product: Gnu Gv
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-2056?
- GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.
- How severe is CVE-2010-2056?
- CVE-2010-2056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2010-2056 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-2056?
- CVE-2010-2056 primarily affects Gnu Gv. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-2056?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-2056 published?
- CVE-2010-2056 was published on 2010-07-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043913.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043948.html
- http://savannah.gnu.org/forum/forum.php?forum_id=6368
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40475
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40532
- http://www.osvdb.org/66249
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1757
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=599621
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gv:3.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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