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CVE-2011-0461

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

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CVE-2011-0461 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. /etc/init.d/boot.localfs in the aaa_base package before 11.2-43.48.1 in SUSE openSUSE 11.2, and before 11.3-8.7.1 in openSUSE 11.3, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /dev/shm/mtab.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

/etc/init.d/boot.localfs in the aaa_base package before 11.2-43.48.1 in SUSE openSUSE 11.2, and before 11.3-8.7.1 in openSUSE 11.3, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /dev/shm/mtab.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.30%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseOpensuse11.2
OpensuseOpensuse11.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0461?
/etc/init.d/boot.localfs in the aaa_base package before 11.2-43.48.1 in SUSE openSUSE 11.2, and before 11.3-8.7.1 in openSUSE 11.3, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /dev/shm/mtab.
How severe is CVE-2011-0461?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0461 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0461?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST