CVE-2011-0291 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can escalate privileges on BlackBerry PlayBook tablets by exploiting a vulnerability in the backup service via a crafted configuration file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0291?
CVE-2011-0291 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Dec 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The BlackBerry PlayBook service on the Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with software before 1.0.8.6067 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file in a backup archive.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blackberry Blackberry Tablet Os.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q528-gc65-6mp4.