Vulnerability Description
The getSkillname function in the eve module in Conky 1.8.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/.cesf.
CVSS Score
6.3
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Conky | Conky | <= 1.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=612033Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43225Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46353Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201110-09.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/09/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/10/8
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/conky/+bug/607309
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=612033Exploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43225Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46353Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201110-09.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/09/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/10/8
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/conky/+bug/607309
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3616?
CVE-2011-3616 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). The getSkillname function in the eve module in Conky 1.8.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/.cesf.
How severe is CVE-2011-3616?
CVE-2011-3616 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3616?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Conky Conky.