Vulnerability Description
dbus_backend/ls-dbus-backend in the D-Bus backend in language-selector before 0.6.7 does not restrict access on the basis of a PolicyKit check result, which allows local users to modify the /etc/default/locale and /etc/environment files via a (1) SetSystemDefaultLangEnv or (2) SetSystemDefaultLanguageEnv call.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | Language-Selector | <= 0.6.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44214Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47502Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1115-1/
- http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/packages/show/307975
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1032Vendor Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/764397
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/language-selector/0.6.7Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44214Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47502Patch
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1115-1/
- http://www.ubuntuupdates.org/packages/show/307975
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1032Vendor Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/764397
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/language-selector/0.6.7Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0729?
CVE-2011-0729 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). dbus_backend/ls-dbus-backend in the D-Bus backend in language-selector before 0.6.7 does not restrict access on the basis of a PolicyKit check result, which allows local users to modify the /etc/defau...
How severe is CVE-2011-0729?
CVE-2011-0729 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0729?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ubuntu Language-Selector.