CVE-2011-3632
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2011-3632 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Hardlink before 0.1.2 operates on full file system objects path names which can allow a local attacker to use this flaw to conduct symlink attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Hardlink before 0.1.2 operates on full file system objects path names which can allow a local attacker to use this flaw to conduct symlink attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hardlink Project | Hardlink | < 0.1.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-3632Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=645516Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-3632Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3632Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/15/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-3632Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=645516Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-3632Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3632Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/15/2Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/20/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-3632?
Hardlink before 0.1.2 operates on full file system objects path names which can allow a local attacker to use this flaw to conduct symlink attacks.
How severe is CVE-2011-3632?
CVE-2011-3632 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3632?
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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