CVE-2010-4001

CVE-2010-4001 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gromacs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

GMXRC.bash in Gromacs 4.5.1 and earlier 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. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the GMXLDLIB value is always added to the beginning of LD_LIBRARY_PATH at a later point in the script

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4001?
GMXRC.bash in Gromacs 4.5.1 and earlier 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. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because the GMXLDLIB value is always added to the beginning of LD_LIBRARY_PATH at a later point in the script
How severe is CVE-2010-4001?
CVE-2010-4001 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4001 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4001?
CVE-2010-4001 affects Gromacs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4001?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4001 published?
CVE-2010-4001 was published on 2010-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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