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CVE-2011-0465

UnknownEPSS 5.78%

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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

EPSS Probability
5.78%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Matthias HopfXrdb<= 1.0.8
Matthias HopfXrdb1.0.2
Matthias HopfXrdb1.0.3
Matthias HopfXrdb1.0.4
Matthias HopfXrdb1.0.5
Matthias HopfXrdb1.0.6
Matthias HopfXrdb1.0.7
XX11<= r7.6
XX11r1
XX11r2
XX11r3
XX11r4
XX11r5
XX11r6
XX11r6.1
XX11r6.3
XX11r6.4
XX11r6.5.1
XX11r6.6
XX11r6.7
XX11r6.7.0
XX11r6.8.0
XX11r6.8.1
XX11r6.8.2
XX11r6.9.0
XX11r7.0
XX11r7.1
XX11r7.2
XX11r7.3
XX11r7.4
XX11r7.5

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST