CVE-2011-1031

Description

The feh_unique_filename function in utils.c in feh 1.11.2 and earlier might allow local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/feh_ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0702.

Category

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

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/derf/feh/issues/#issue/32 patch
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=676389 patch
https://derf.homelinux.org/git/feh/commit/?id=29ab0855f044ef2fe9c295b72abefcb37f0861a5 patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/43221 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://derf.homelinux.org/git/feh/commit/?id=23421a86cc826dd30f3dc4f62057fafb04b3ac40 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1031?
CVE-2011-1031 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1031?
To fix CVE-2011-1031, 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-2011-1031 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1031 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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