Vulnerability Description
dmrc.c in Light Display Manager (aka LightDM) before 1.1.1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on ~/.dmrc.
CVSS Score
1.9
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 |
| Robert Ancell | Lightdm | <= 1.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~lightdm-team/lightdm/trunk/revision/1299
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1262-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/lightdm/%2Bbug/883865
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~lightdm-team/lightdm/trunk/revision/1299
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1262-1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/%2Bsource/lightdm/%2Bbug/883865
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3153?
CVE-2011-3153 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). dmrc.c in Light Display Manager (aka LightDM) before 1.1.1 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on ~/.dmrc.
How severe is CVE-2011-3153?
CVE-2011-3153 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3153?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Robert Ancell Lightdm.