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CVE-2011-2731

UnknownEPSS 1.25%

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CVE-2011-2731 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the RunAsManager mechanism in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.6 stores the Authentication object in the shared security context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted thread.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the RunAsManager mechanism in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.6 stores the Authentication object in the shared security context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted thread.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.25%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security<= 2.0.6
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security<= 3.0.5
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.0
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.1
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.2
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.3
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.4
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security2.0.5
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.0
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.1
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.2
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.3
VmwareSpringsource Spring Security3.0.4

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2731?
Race condition in the RunAsManager mechanism in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.6 stores the Authentication object in the shared security context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted thread.
How severe is CVE-2011-2731?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2731 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2731?
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