Vulnerability Description
DistUpgrade/DistUpgradeViewKDE.py in Update Manager before 1:0.87.31.1, 1:0.134.x before 1:0.134.11.1, 1:0.142.x before 1:0.142.23.1, 1:0.150.x before 1:0.150.5.1, and 1:0.152.x before 1:0.152.25.5 does not properly create temporary files, which allows local users to obtain the XAUTHORITY file content for a user via a symlink attack on the temporary file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Update-Manager | <= 1\:0.87.24 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47024
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1284-1Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager/+bug/881541
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47024
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1284-1Vendor Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/update-manager/+bug/881541
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3154?
CVE-2011-3154 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). DistUpgrade/DistUpgradeViewKDE.py in Update Manager before 1:0.87.31.1, 1:0.134.x before 1:0.134.11.1, 1:0.142.x before 1:0.142.23.1, 1:0.150.x before 1:0.150.5.1, and 1:0.152.x before 1:0.152.25.5 do...
How severe is CVE-2011-3154?
CVE-2011-3154 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-2011-3154?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Update-Manager, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.