CVE-2011-4119
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.83%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4119 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. caml-light <= 0.75 uses mktemp() insecurely, and also does unsafe things in /tmp during make install.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
caml-light <= 0.75 uses mktemp() insecurely, and also does unsafe things in /tmp during make install.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inria | Caml-Light | <= 0.75 |
References
- http://gnats.netbsd.org/45558Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/249Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/9dde9dac-08f4-11e1-af36-003067b2972c.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://gnats.netbsd.org/45558Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/249Exploit, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuxml.freebsd.org/freebsd/9dde9dac-08f4-11e1-af36-003067b2972c.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4119?
caml-light <= 0.75 uses mktemp() insecurely, and also does unsafe things in /tmp during make install.
How severe is CVE-2011-4119?
CVE-2011-4119 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4119?
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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