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LOW · 3.3

CVE-2011-1920

The make include files in NetBSD before 1.6.2, as used in pmake 1.111 and other products, allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/_depend##### temporary file, rel...

Vulnerability Description

The make include files in NetBSD before 1.6.2, as used in pmake 1.111 and other products, allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/_depend##### temporary file, related to (1) bsd.lib.mk and (2) bsd.prog.mk.

CVSS Score

3.3

LOW

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NetbsdNetbsdAll versions
IhjiPmake1.111

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-1920?

CVE-2011-1920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The make include files in NetBSD before 1.6.2, as used in pmake 1.111 and other products, allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/_depend##### temporary file, rel...

How severe is CVE-2011-1920?

CVE-2011-1920 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-2011-1920?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netbsd Netbsd, Ihji Pmake.