CVE-2011-1070

Name: CVE-2011-1070
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-14T01:15:10.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-1070 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. v86d before 0.1.10 do not verify if received netlink messages are sent by the kernel. This could allow unprivileged users to manipulate the video mode and potentially other consequences.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

v86d before 0.1.10 do not verify if received netlink messages are sent by the kernel. This could allow unprivileged users to manipulate the video mode and potentially other consequences.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.37%

29.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
V86d Project	V86d	< 0.1.10
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-1070Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q1/315Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1070Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-1070Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q1/315Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1070Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1070?

v86d before 0.1.10 do not verify if received netlink messages are sent by the kernel. This could allow unprivileged users to manipulate the video mode and potentially other consequences.

How severe is CVE-2011-1070?

CVE-2011-1070 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1070?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-1070?

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Source: NVD / NIST