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CVE-2010-3394

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 place a zero-length directory...

6.9 MediumFix available

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Exploit likelihood

0.39%Down 0.5 points since Feb 4, 2022
90%50%10%1%

What each source reports

NVD Score used 6.9

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Record
CVE-2010-3394
CVSS 2.0
6.9 MediumAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Updated
2026-11-02
CVE List No score

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Record
CVE-2010-3394
Updated
2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2010-3392 No score

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Record
EUVD-2010-3392
Updated
2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-2jcg-qqf4-66c8 No score

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 place a zero-length directory...

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Record
GHSA-2jcg-qqf4-66c8
Updated
2026-11-02
OSV No score

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Record
CVE-2010-3394
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2010-3394 No score

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2010-3394
Updated
2026-11-02
OSVUBUNTU-CVE-2010-3394 No score

The (1) texmacs and (2) tm_mupad_help scripts in TeXmacs 1.0.7.4 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.

Record
UBUNTU-CVE-2010-3394
Updated
2026-11-02

Affected products

Affected packages

Affected packages
PackageAffectedFixed
texmacs
Debian:13
before 1:1.0.7.7-1.1
1:1.0.7.7-1.1
texmacs
Debian:14
before 1:1.0.7.7-1.1
1:1.0.7.7-1.1

History

History
RecordedChangedSources
affected
aliasesEUVD
first indexedCVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV

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In short

CVE-2010-3394 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.9) in Texmacs, published October 20, 2010. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 0.39%, the 32nd percentile. Fixed in texmacs 1:1.0.7.7-1.1.

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