CVE-2011-4954
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4954 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. cobbler has local privilege escalation via the use of insecure location for PYTHON_EGG_CACHE. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
cobbler has local privilege escalation via the use of insecure location for PYTHON_EGG_CACHE
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cobblerd | Cobbler | All versions |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/12/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-4954Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-4954Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-4954Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4954Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/12/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-4954Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-4954Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-4954Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-4954Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4954?
cobbler has local privilege escalation via the use of insecure location for PYTHON_EGG_CACHE
How severe is CVE-2011-4954?
CVE-2011-4954 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4954?
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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