Vulnerability Description
usb-creator-helper in usb-creator before 0.2.28.3 does not enforce intended PolicyKit restrictions, which allows local users to perform arbitrary unmount operations via the UnmountFile method in a dbus-send command.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Evan Dandrea | Usb-Creator | <= 0.2.28 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44413Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47679
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1127-1/Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1143Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67241
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/771553Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44413Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47679
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1127-1/Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1143Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67241
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/771553Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1828?
CVE-2011-1828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). usb-creator-helper in usb-creator before 0.2.28.3 does not enforce intended PolicyKit restrictions, which allows local users to perform arbitrary unmount operations via the UnmountFile method in a dbu...
How severe is CVE-2011-1828?
CVE-2011-1828 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Evan Dandrea Usb-Creator.