Vulnerability Description
GNOME NetworkManager before 0.8.6 does not properly enforce the auth_admin element in PolicyKit, which allows local users to bypass intended wireless network sharing restrictions via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Networkmanager | <= 0.8.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/plain/NEWS?h=NM_0_8
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063665.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44858
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025711
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:171
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0930.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=709662
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/NetworkManager/NetworkManager/plain/NEWS?h=NM_0_8
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063665.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44858
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025711
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:171
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0930.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=709662
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2176?
CVE-2011-2176 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). GNOME NetworkManager before 0.8.6 does not properly enforce the auth_admin element in PolicyKit, which allows local users to bypass intended wireless network sharing restrictions via unspecified vecto...
How severe is CVE-2011-2176?
CVE-2011-2176 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-2011-2176?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Networkmanager.