Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in device-linux.c in the router advertisement daemon (radvd) before 1.8.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, and remote attackers to overwrite certain files, via a .. (dot dot) in an interface name. NOTE: this can be leveraged with a symlink to overwrite arbitrary files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Litech | Router Advertisement Daemon | <= 1.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2323
- http://www.litech.org/radvd/CHANGES
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/06/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1257-1Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/reubenhwk/radvd/commit/92e22ca23e52066da2258df8c76a2dca8a428b
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2323
- http://www.litech.org/radvd/CHANGES
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/06/3
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1257-1Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/reubenhwk/radvd/commit/92e22ca23e52066da2258df8c76a2dca8a428b
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3602?
CVE-2011-3602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in device-linux.c in the router advertisement daemon (radvd) before 1.8.2 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, and remote attackers to overwrite certain f...
How severe is CVE-2011-3602?
CVE-2011-3602 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Litech Router Advertisement Daemon.