Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of system.conf in D-Bus (aka DBus) before 1.2.6 omits the send_type attribute in certain rules, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by (1) sending messages, related to send_requested_reply; and possibly (2) receiving messages, related to receive_requested_reply.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Dbus | <= 1.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=503532
- http://forums.fedoraforum.org/showthread.php?t=206797
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/dbus/2008-December/010702.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00094.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33047Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33055Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34360
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34642
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32674
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3355
- https://bugs.freedesktop.org/show_bug.cgi?id=18229
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=474895
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4311?
CVE-2008-4311 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The default configuration of system.conf in D-Bus (aka DBus) before 1.2.6 omits the send_type attribute in certain rules, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by (1) sending...
How severe is CVE-2008-4311?
CVE-2008-4311 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4311?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Dbus.