CVE-2011-4182
HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 1.76%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4182 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Missing escaping of ESSID values in sysconfig of SUSE Linux Enterprise allows attackers controlling an access point to cause execute arbitrary code. Affected releases are sysconfig prior to 0.83.7-2.1.. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Missing escaping of ESSID values in sysconfig of SUSE Linux Enterprise allows attackers controlling an access point to cause execute arbitrary code. Affected releases are sysconfig prior to 0.83.7-2.1.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Sysconfig | <= 0.83.7 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4182?
Missing escaping of ESSID values in sysconfig of SUSE Linux Enterprise allows attackers controlling an access point to cause execute arbitrary code. Affected releases are sysconfig prior to 0.83.7-2.1.
How severe is CVE-2011-4182?
CVE-2011-4182 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4182?
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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