CVE-2010-3359: If LD_LIBRARY_PATH is undefined in gargoyle-free before 2009-08-25, the variable will point to the current dir

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-3359?

gargoyle: upgrade to 2009-08-25; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-3359 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3359 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-2010-3359 affect?

CVE-2010-3359 affects gargoyle, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). If LD_LIBRARY_PATH is undefined in gargoyle-free before 2009-08-25, the variable will point to the current directory. This can allow a local user to trick another user into running gargoyle in a directory with a cracked libgarglk.so and gai

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-3359?

Priority 28/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 4.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATE

CVE-2010-3359 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting gargoyle, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

If LD_LIBRARY_PATH is undefined in gargoyle-free before 2009-08-25, the variable will point to the current directory. This can allow a local user to trick another user into running gargoyle in a directory with a cracked libgarglk.so and gain access to the user's account.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.8 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2019-11-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · gargoyle project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-12 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gargoyle project gargoyle UPGRADE

Affected: < 2009-08-25

Fixed in: 2009-08-25

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 2009-08-25 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gargoyle

Note

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

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0 · 9.0 · 10.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-3359?

gargoyle: upgrade to 2009-08-25; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-3359 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3359 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-2010-3359 affect?

CVE-2010-3359 affects gargoyle, debian linux. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). If LD_LIBRARY_PATH is undefined in gargoyle-free before 2009-08-25, the variable will point to the current directory. This can allow a local user to trick another user into running gargoyle in a directory with a cracked libgarglk.so and gai

How urgent is CVE-2010-3359?

Priority 28/100. On your watchlist

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