Vulnerability Description
The configure script in D-Bus (aka DBus) 1.2.x before 1.2.28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file in /tmp/.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Dbus | 1.2.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/dbus/dbus/tree/NEWS?h=dbus-1.2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025720
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68173
- http://cgit.freedesktop.org/dbus/dbus/tree/NEWS?h=dbus-1.2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025720
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68173
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2533?
CVE-2011-2533 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The configure script in D-Bus (aka DBus) 1.2.x before 1.2.28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file in /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2011-2533?
CVE-2011-2533 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-2011-2533?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Freedesktop Dbus.