CVE-2010-3393

CVE-2010-3393 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ecmwf Magics++ with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

magics-config in Magics++ 2.10.0 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3393?
magics-config in Magics++ 2.10.0 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse shared library in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-3393?
CVE-2010-3393 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3393 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3393?
CVE-2010-3393 affects Ecmwf Magics++. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3393?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3393 published?
CVE-2010-3393 was published on 2010-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)