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CVE-2011-3589

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

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CVE-2011-3589 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Red Hat mkdumprd script for kexec-tools, as distributed in the kexec-tools 1.x before 1.102pre-154 and 2.x before 2.0.0-209 packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, uses world-readable permissions for vmcore files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by inspecting the file content, as demonstrated by a search for a root SSH key.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Red Hat mkdumprd script for kexec-tools, as distributed in the kexec-tools 1.x before 1.102pre-154 and 2.x before 2.0.0-209 packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, uses world-readable permissions for vmcore files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by inspecting the file content, as demonstrated by a search for a root SSH key.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatKexec-Tools<= 1.102pre-126
RedhatKexec-Tools<= 2.0.0-188

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3589?
The Red Hat mkdumprd script for kexec-tools, as distributed in the kexec-tools 1.x before 1.102pre-154 and 2.x before 2.0.0-209 packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, uses world-readable permissions for vmcore files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by inspecting the file content, as demonstrated by a search for a root SSH key.
How severe is CVE-2011-3589?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3589 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3589?
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