CVE-2011-3618
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2011-3618 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. atop: symlink attack possible due to insecure tempfile handling. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
atop: symlink attack possible due to insecure tempfile handling
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Atop Project | Atop | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-3618Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-3618Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3618Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-3618Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-3618Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3618Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-3618?
atop: symlink attack possible due to insecure tempfile handling
How severe is CVE-2011-3618?
CVE-2011-3618 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3618?
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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