Vulnerability Description
Vino, possibly before 3.2, does not properly document that it opens ports in UPnP routers when the "Configure network to automatically accept connections" setting is enabled, which might make it easier for remote attackers to perform further attacks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| David King | Vino | <= 3.1.92 |
References
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/vino/commit/?id=410bbf8e284409bdef02322af4d4a3a38841ExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0169.html
- http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r25446313-Ubuntu-computer-hijacked-by-hacker~sta
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=594521
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678846
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/vino/commit/?id=410bbf8e284409bdef02322af4d4a3a38841ExploitPatch
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0169.html
- http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r25446313-Ubuntu-computer-hijacked-by-hacker~sta
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=594521
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678846
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1165?
CVE-2011-1165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Vino, possibly before 3.2, does not properly document that it opens ports in UPnP routers when the "Configure network to automatically accept connections" setting is enabled, which might make it easie...
How severe is CVE-2011-1165?
CVE-2011-1165 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: David King Vino.