Vulnerability Description
fw_dbus.py in system-config-firewall 1.2.29 and earlier uses the pickle Python module unsafely during D-Bus communication between the GUI and the backend, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted serialized object.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | System-Config-Firewall | <= 1.2.29 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063314.htmMailing List
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45294Not Applicable
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025793Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/18/6Mailing List
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0953.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48715Broken Link
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=717985Issue Tracking
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68734Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063314.htmMailing List
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45294Not Applicable
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025793Broken Link
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/18/6Mailing List
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0953.htmlNot Applicable
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48715Broken Link
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=717985Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2520?
CVE-2011-2520 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). fw_dbus.py in system-config-firewall 1.2.29 and earlier uses the pickle Python module unsafely during D-Bus communication between the GUI and the backend, which might allow local users to gain privile...
How severe is CVE-2011-2520?
CVE-2011-2520 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2520?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat System-Config-Firewall, Fedoraproject Fedora.