Vulnerability Description
The SPICE Firefox plug-in (spice-xpi) 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, and possibly other versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the usbrdrctl log file, which has a predictable name.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Spice-Xpi | 2.2 |
| Mozilla | Firefox | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0426.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47269
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025304
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0899Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=639869
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0426.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47269
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025304
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0899Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=639869
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0012?
CVE-2011-0012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The SPICE Firefox plug-in (spice-xpi) 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, and possibly other versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the usbrdrctl log file, which has a predictable...
How severe is CVE-2011-0012?
CVE-2011-0012 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0012?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Spice-Xpi, Mozilla Firefox.