CVE-2011-0465
UnknownEPSS 5.78%
Last modified
CVE-2011-0465 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xrdb.c in xrdb before 1.0.9 in X.Org X11R7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a (1) DHCP or (2) XDMCP message.. EPSS estimates a 5.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
xrdb.c in xrdb before 1.0.9 in X.Org X11R7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a (1) DHCP or (2) XDMCP message.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | <= 1.0.8 |
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | 1.0.2 |
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | 1.0.3 |
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | 1.0.4 |
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | 1.0.5 |
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | 1.0.6 |
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | 1.0.7 |
| X | X11 | <= r7.6 |
| X | X11 | r1 |
| X | X11 | r2 |
| X | X11 | r3 |
| X | X11 | r4 |
| X | X11 | r5 |
| X | X11 | r6 |
| X | X11 | r6.1 |
| X | X11 | r6.3 |
| X | X11 | r6.4 |
| X | X11 | r6.5.1 |
| X | X11 | r6.6 |
| X | X11 | r6.7 |
| X | X11 | r6.7.0 |
| X | X11 | r6.8.0 |
| X | X11 | r6.8.1 |
| X | X11 | r6.8.2 |
| X | X11 | r6.9.0 |
| X | X11 | r7.0 |
| X | X11 | r7.1 |
| X | X11 | r7.2 |
| X | X11 | r7.3 |
| X | X11 | r7.4 |
| X | X11 | r7.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44040Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0880Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44040Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0880Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-0465?
xrdb.c in xrdb before 1.0.9 in X.Org X11R7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a (1) DHCP or (2) XDMCP message.
How severe is CVE-2011-0465?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0465 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0465?
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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