CVE-2011-0724

Description

The Live DVD for Edubuntu 9.10, 10.04 LTS, and 10.10 does not correctly regenerate iTALC private keys after installation, which causes each installation to have the same fixed key, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.19% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1061-1 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65389 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46346 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0378 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0724?
CVE-2011-0724 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0724?
To fix CVE-2011-0724, 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-2011-0724 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-0724 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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