CVE-2010-1161

nano: multiple file editing insecurities

Published Apr 16, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Race condition in GNU nano before 2.2.4, when run by root to edit a file that is not owned by root, allows local user-assisted attackers to change the ownership of arbitrary files via vectors related to the creation of backup files.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-1191 Race condition in GNU nano before 2.2.4, when run by root to edit a file that is not owned by root, allows local user-assisted attackers to change the ownership of arbitrary files via vectors related to the creation of backup files.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00073}

epss

{'score': 0.00114}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00051}

epss

{'score': 0.00073}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 1:14 AM
Reserved
Mar 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 16, 2010, 7:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:17 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Apr 2, 2010, 12:00 AM