Vulnerability Description
PackageKit 0.6.17 allows installation of unsigned RPM packages as though they were signed which may allow installation of non-trusted packages and execution of arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
5.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Packagekit Project | Packagekit | 0.6.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2515Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48557/infoThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2515Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2515Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48557/infoThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2515?
CVE-2011-2515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). PackageKit 0.6.17 allows installation of unsigned RPM packages as though they were signed which may allow installation of non-trusted packages and execution of arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2011-2515?
CVE-2011-2515 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2515?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Packagekit Project Packagekit, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server.