Vulnerability Description
The router advertisement daemon (radvd) before 1.8.2 does not properly handle errors in the privsep_init function, which causes the radvd daemon to run as root and has an unspecified impact.
CVSS Score
4.4
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Litech | Router Advertisement Daemon | <= 1.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.litech.org/radvd/CHANGES
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/06/3
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-3603
- http://www.litech.org/radvd/CHANGES
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/06/3
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-3603
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3603?
CVE-2011-3603 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The router advertisement daemon (radvd) before 1.8.2 does not properly handle errors in the privsep_init function, which causes the radvd daemon to run as root and has an unspecified impact.
How severe is CVE-2011-3603?
CVE-2011-3603 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-2011-3603?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Litech Router Advertisement Daemon.