CVE-2011-4915
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4915 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel through 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive keystroke information via access to /proc/interrupts.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel through 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive keystroke information via access to /proc/interrupts.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.1 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-4915.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/07/9Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/340Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/571Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4915Third Party Advisory
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-4915.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/07/9Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/340Vendor Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q4/571Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4915Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4915?
fs/proc/base.c in the Linux kernel through 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive keystroke information via access to /proc/interrupts.
How severe is CVE-2011-4915?
CVE-2011-4915 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4915?
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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