CVE-2011-2515
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2011-2515 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. PackageKit 0.6.17 allows installation of unsigned RPM packages as though they were signed which may allow installation of non-trusted packages and execution of arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PackageKit 0.6.17 allows installation of unsigned RPM packages as though they were signed which may allow installation of non-trusted packages and execution of arbitrary code.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Packagekit Project | Packagekit | 0.6.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2515Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48557/infoThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2515Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48557/infoThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2515?
PackageKit 0.6.17 allows installation of unsigned RPM packages as though they were signed which may allow installation of non-trusted packages and execution of arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2011-2515?
CVE-2011-2515 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2515?
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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