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CVE-2011-0727

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2011-0727 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.x before 2.32.1 allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) dmrc or (2) face icon file under /var/cache/gdm/.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.x before 2.32.1 allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) dmrc or (2) face icon file under /var/cache/gdm/.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnomeGdm2.0
GnomeGdm2.2
GnomeGdm2.3
GnomeGdm2.4
GnomeGdm2.5
GnomeGdm2.6
GnomeGdm2.8
GnomeGdm2.13
GnomeGdm2.14
GnomeGdm2.15
GnomeGdm2.16
GnomeGdm2.17
GnomeGdm2.18
GnomeGdm2.19
GnomeGdm2.20
GnomeGdm2.21
GnomeGdm2.22
GnomeGdm2.23
GnomeGdm2.24
GnomeGdm2.25
GnomeGdm2.26
GnomeGdm2.27
GnomeGdm2.28
GnomeGdm2.29
GnomeGdm2.30
GnomeGdm2.31
GnomeGdm2.32

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0727?
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.x before 2.32.1 allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) dmrc or (2) face icon file under /var/cache/gdm/.
How severe is CVE-2011-0727?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0727 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0727?
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