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CVE-2011-4105

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2011-4105 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. LightDM before 1.0.6 allows local users to change ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on ~/.Xauthority.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

LightDM before 1.0.6 allows local users to change ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on ~/.Xauthority.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Robert AncellLightdm<= 1.0.5
Robert AncellLightdm0.0.1
Robert AncellLightdm0.0.2
Robert AncellLightdm0.0.3
Robert AncellLightdm0.0.4
Robert AncellLightdm0.1.0
Robert AncellLightdm0.1.1
Robert AncellLightdm0.1.2
Robert AncellLightdm0.2.0
Robert AncellLightdm0.2.1
Robert AncellLightdm0.2.2
Robert AncellLightdm0.2.3
Robert AncellLightdm0.3.0
Robert AncellLightdm0.3.1
Robert AncellLightdm0.3.2
Robert AncellLightdm0.3.3
Robert AncellLightdm0.3.4
Robert AncellLightdm0.3.5
Robert AncellLightdm0.3.6
Robert AncellLightdm0.4.0
Robert AncellLightdm0.4.1
Robert AncellLightdm0.4.2
Robert AncellLightdm0.4.3
Robert AncellLightdm0.4.4
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.0
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.1
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.2
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.3
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.4
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.5
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.6
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.7
Robert AncellLightdm0.9.8
Robert AncellLightdm1.0.0
Robert AncellLightdm1.0.1
Robert AncellLightdm1.0.2
Robert AncellLightdm1.0.3
Robert AncellLightdm1.0.4
Robert AncellLightdm1.1.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4105?
LightDM before 1.0.6 allows local users to change ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on ~/.Xauthority.
How severe is CVE-2011-4105?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4105 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4105?
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