CVE-2010-3387: vdrleaktest in Video Disk Recorder (VDR) 1.6.0 places a zero-length directory name in the LD_LIBRARY_PATH, whi

Routine

MEDIUM 6.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-3387 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.9) affecting vdr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

vdrleaktest in Video Disk Recorder (VDR) 1.6.0 places 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. NOTE: a third party disputes this issue because the script erroneously uses a semicolon in a context where a colon was intended

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.9 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2010-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tvdr

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-10-20 18:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tvdr vdr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.6.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.6.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison vdr sudo apt install vdr=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo apt-mark hold vdr

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list vdr sudo dnf downgrade vdr-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.6.0> sudo dnf versionlock add vdr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2010-3387?

vdr: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-3387 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3387 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-2010-3387 affect?

CVE-2010-3387 affects vdr. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.9). vdrleaktest in Video Disk Recorder (VDR) 1.6.0 places 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. NOTE: a third party

How urgent is CVE-2010-3387?

Priority 38/100. Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-4985 MEDIUM 6.9 DOWNGRADE vdrleaktest in Video Disk Recorder (aka vdr-dbg or vdr) 1.6.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files
CVE-2005-0071 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE vdr before 1.2.6 does not securely create files, which allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.

References

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