Vulnerability Description
The Ubuntu AccountsService package before 0.6.14-1git1ubuntu1.1 does not properly drop privileges when changing language settings, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Accountsservice | <= 0.6.14 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-branches/ubuntu/oneiric/accountsservice/oneiPatch
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-4406.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1351-1Vendor Advisory
- http://bazaar.launchpad.net/~ubuntu-branches/ubuntu/oneiric/accountsservice/oneiPatch
- http://people.canonical.com/~ubuntu-security/cve/2011/CVE-2011-4406.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1351-1Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4406?
CVE-2011-4406 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.6 (LOW). The Ubuntu AccountsService package before 0.6.14-1git1ubuntu1.1 does not properly drop privileges when changing language settings, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files via unspecified ve...
How severe is CVE-2011-4406?
CVE-2011-4406 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4406?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Accountsservice, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.