CVE-2011-4355
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
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CVE-2011-4355 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gdb | <= 7.4.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 4.18 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.0 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.0.92 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.0.93 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.1.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.2 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.2.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 5.3 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.0 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.1.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.2 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.2.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.3 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.4 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.5 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.6 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.7 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.7.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 6.8 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 7.0 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 7.0.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 7.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 7.2 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 7.3 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 7.3.1 |
| Gnu | Gdb | 7.4 |
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4355?
GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.
How severe is CVE-2011-4355?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4355 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4355?
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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