CVE-2007-0227
Description
slocate 3.1 does not properly manage database entries that specify names of files in protected directories, which allows local users to obtain the names of private files. NOTE: another researcher reports that the issue is not present in slocate 2.7.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
slocate
oss-project
slocateLibrary
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Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://osvdb.org/33465
osvdb.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456489/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456530/100/0/threaded
securityfocus.com
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