CVE-2011-0007

Description

pimd 2.1.5 and possibly earlier versions allows user-assisted local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) pimd.dump when a USR1 signal is sent, or (2) pimd.cache when USR2 is sent.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2147 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42793 third party advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/07/3 mailing list patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/07/4 mailing list
http://secunia.com/advisories/42759 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64528 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45715 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0113 vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/70305 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0007?
CVE-2011-0007 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0007?
To fix CVE-2011-0007, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-0007 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-0007 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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