CVE-2010-2056: GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-2056?

gv: upgrade to newer than 3.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-2056 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2056 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-2056 affect?

CVE-2010-2056 affects gv. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-2056?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2010-2056 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting gv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2010-07-22
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: gnu

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-07-22 05:43 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnu gv UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.6.9 · 3.5.8 · 3.6.0 · 3.6.1 · 3.6.2 · 3.6.3 · 3.6.4 · 3.6.5

Fixed in: newer than 3.6.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gv || rpm -q gv || gv --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.6.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gv

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gv

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2056?

gv: upgrade to newer than 3.6.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-2056 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2056 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-2056 affect?

CVE-2010-2056 affects gv. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). GNU gv before 3.7.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file.

How urgent is CVE-2010-2056?

Priority 18/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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