CVE-2011-1136
MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1136 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In tesseract 2.03 and 2.04, an attacker can rewrite an arbitrary user file by guessing the PID and creating a link to the user's file.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In tesseract 2.03 and 2.04, an attacker can rewrite an arbitrary user file by guessing the PID and creating a link to the user's file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesseract-Ocr | Tesseract Ocr | 2.03 |
| Tesseract-Ocr | Tesseract Ocr | 2.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=612032Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tesseract/+bug/607297Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1136Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=612032Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/tesseract/+bug/607297Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1136Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1136?
In tesseract 2.03 and 2.04, an attacker can rewrite an arbitrary user file by guessing the PID and creating a link to the user's file.
How severe is CVE-2011-1136?
CVE-2011-1136 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1136?
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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