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CVE-2011-1920

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

Last modified

CVE-2011-1920 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The make include files in NetBSD before 1.6.2, as used in pmake 1.111 and other products, allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/_depend##### temporary file, related to (1) bsd.lib.mk and (2) bsd.prog.mk.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The make include files in NetBSD before 1.6.2, as used in pmake 1.111 and other products, allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/_depend##### temporary file, related to (1) bsd.lib.mk and (2) bsd.prog.mk.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.44%

34.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetbsdNetbsdAll versions
NetbsdNetbsd<= 1.6.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.0
NetbsdNetbsd1.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.2.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.3.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.4
NetbsdNetbsd1.4.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.4.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.4.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.5
NetbsdNetbsd1.5.1
NetbsdNetbsd1.5.2
NetbsdNetbsd1.5.3
NetbsdNetbsd1.6
IhjiPmake1.111

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1920?
The make include files in NetBSD before 1.6.2, as used in pmake 1.111 and other products, allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/_depend##### temporary file, related to (1) bsd.lib.mk and (2) bsd.prog.mk.
How severe is CVE-2011-1920?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1920 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1920?
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