CVE-2011-0640

Name: CVE-2011-0640
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-01-25T01:00:03.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0640 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of udev on Linux does not warn the user before enabling additional Human Interface Device (HID) functionality over USB, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary programs via crafted USB data, as demonstrated by keyboard and mouse data sent by malware on a smartphone that the user connected to the computer.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of udev on Linux does not warn the user before enabling additional Human Interface Device (HID) functionality over USB, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary programs via crafted USB data, as demonstrated by keyboard and mouse data sent by malware on a smartphone that the user connected to the computer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Udev Project	Udev	All versions

References

http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20028919-245.htmlBroken Link
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-dc-11/bh-dc-11-briefings.html#StavrouNot Applicable
http://www.cs.gmu.edu/~astavrou/publications.htmlBroken Link
http://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20028919-245.htmlBroken Link
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-dc-11/bh-dc-11-briefings.html#StavrouNot Applicable
http://www.cs.gmu.edu/~astavrou/publications.htmlBroken Link

Timeline

Published: Jan 25, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0640?

How severe is CVE-2011-0640?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0640 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0640?

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Source: NVD / NIST