Vulnerability Description
The libobby server in inc/server.hpp in libnet6 (aka net6) before 1.3.14 does not perform authentication before checking the user name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as server-usage patterns by a particular user and color preferences.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.3 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Armin Burgmeier | Net6 | <= 1.3.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.0x539.de/?p=net6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=84afca022f063f89bfcd4bb32b1ee
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-01/msg00044.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-01/msg00054.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=727708Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750632Issue Tracking
- http://git.0x539.de/?p=net6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=84afca022f063f89bfcd4bb32b1ee
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-01/msg00044.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-01/msg00054.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/31/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=727708Issue Tracking
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750632Issue Tracking
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4091?
CVE-2011-4091 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The libobby server in inc/server.hpp in libnet6 (aka net6) before 1.3.14 does not perform authentication before checking the user name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information su...
How severe is CVE-2011-4091?
CVE-2011-4091 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4091?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Oracle Solaris, Armin Burgmeier Net6.