CVE-2011-2185
UnknownEPSS 0.33%
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CVE-2011-2185 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Fabric before 1.1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) a /tmp/fab.*.tar file or (2) certain other files in the top level of /tmp/.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Fabric before 1.1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) a /tmp/fab.*.tar file or (2) certain other files in the top level of /tmp/.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fabfile | Fabric | <= 1.0.2 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9.1 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9.2 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9.3 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9.4 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9.5 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9.6 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 0.9.7 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 1.0.0 |
| Fabfile | Fabric | 1.0.1 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2185?
Fabric before 1.1.0 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) a /tmp/fab.*.tar file or (2) certain other files in the top level of /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2011-2185?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2185 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2185?
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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