Vulnerability Description
xrdb.c in xrdb before 1.0.9 in X.Org X11R7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a (1) DHCP or (2) XDMCP message.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matthias Hopf | Xrdb | <= 1.0.8 |
| X | X11 | <= r7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/xorg/app/xrdb/commit/?id=1027d5df07398c1507fb1fe3a99Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/057928.html
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2011-April/001635.htmlPatch
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2011-April/001636.htmlPatch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44010
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44012
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44040Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44082
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44122
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44123
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44193
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2011&m=slackware
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2213
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:076
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0465?
CVE-2011-0465 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). xrdb.c in xrdb before 1.0.9 in X.Org X11R7.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a hostname obtained from a (1) DHCP or (2) XDMCP message.
How severe is CVE-2011-0465?
CVE-2011-0465 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0465?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Matthias Hopf Xrdb, X X11.