Vulnerability Description
samples/powerbtn/powerbtn.sh in acpid (aka acpid2) 2.0.16 and earlier uses the pidof program incorrectly, which allows local users to gain privileges by running a program with the name kded4 and a DBUS_SESSION_BUS_ADDRESS environment variable containing commands.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tedfelix | Acpid2 | <= 2.0.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/acpid/+bug/893821
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/acpid/+bug/893821
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2777?
CVE-2011-2777 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). samples/powerbtn/powerbtn.sh in acpid (aka acpid2) 2.0.16 and earlier uses the pidof program incorrectly, which allows local users to gain privileges by running a program with the name kded4 and a DBU...
How severe is CVE-2011-2777?
CVE-2011-2777 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2777?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tedfelix Acpid2.