CVE-2011-2533
UnknownEPSS 0.29%
Last modified
CVE-2011-2533 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The configure script in D-Bus (aka DBus) 1.2.x before 1.2.28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file in /tmp/.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The configure script in D-Bus (aka DBus) 1.2.x before 1.2.28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file in /tmp/.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.1 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.3 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.4 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.6 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.8 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.10 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.12 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.14 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.16 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.18 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.20 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.22 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.24 |
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.26 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-2533?
The configure script in D-Bus (aka DBus) 1.2.x before 1.2.28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file in /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2011-2533?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2533 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2533?
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