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MEDIUM · 5.2

CVE-2011-3151

The Ubuntu SELinux initscript before version 1:0.10 used touch to create a lockfile in a world-writable directory. If the OS kernel does not have symlink protections then an attacker can cause a zero ...

Vulnerability Description

The Ubuntu SELinux initscript before version 1:0.10 used touch to create a lockfile in a world-writable directory. If the OS kernel does not have symlink protections then an attacker can cause a zero byte file to be allocated on any writable filesystem.

CVSS Score

5.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalSelinux< 1\:0.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-3151?

CVE-2011-3151 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.2 (MEDIUM). The Ubuntu SELinux initscript before version 1:0.10 used touch to create a lockfile in a world-writable directory. If the OS kernel does not have symlink protections then an attacker can cause a zero ...

How severe is CVE-2011-3151?

CVE-2011-3151 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3151?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Selinux.