CVE-2010-0746

What it is

Directory traversal vulnerability in DeviceKit-disks in DeviceKit, as used in Fedora 11 and 12 and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to gain privileges via .. (dot dot) sequences in the label for a pluggable storage device.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2014-01-13 21:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:16 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2014-01-13 21:55 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:16 UTC

Exploit probability

0.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-22 · Path traversal

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Fedoraproject Fedora 11
• Fedoraproject Fedora 12

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.2

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

High

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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