CVE-2011-2515

Description

PackageKit 0.6.17 allows installation of unsigned RPM packages as though they were signed which may allow installation of non-trusted packages and execution of arbitrary code.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory redhat.com Third-Party Advisory debian.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: packagekit packagekit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2515 third party advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2011-2515 third party advisory issue tracking
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2011-2515 third party advisory
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48557/info third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2515?
CVE-2011-2515 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2515?
To fix CVE-2011-2515, 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-2011-2515 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2515 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-2515?
CVE-2011-2515 affects packagekit packagekit.
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