CVE-2010-3998

CVE-2010-3998 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Banshee-project Banshee 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

The (1) banshee-1 and (2) muinshee scripts in Banshee 1.8.0 and earlier place 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. NOTE: Banshee might also be affected using GST_PLUGIN_PATH.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3998?
The (1) banshee-1 and (2) muinshee scripts in Banshee 1.8.0 and earlier place 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. NOTE: Banshee might also be affected using GST_PLUGIN_PATH.
How severe is CVE-2010-3998?
CVE-2010-3998 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3998 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3998?
CVE-2010-3998 primarily affects Banshee-project Banshee. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3998?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3998 published?
CVE-2010-3998 was published on 2010-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

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