CVE-2011-0460 Path traversal in n/a
Local attackers can overwrite arbitrary files via symlink attacks on the kbd init script, potentially compromising system integrity.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-0460?
CVE-2011-0460 is a medium-severity path traversal vulnerability in Opensuse Opensuse, published on 16 Apr 2014. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The init script in kbd, possibly 1.14.1 and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /dev/shm/defkeymap.map.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0460?
It affects 2 products.
Linux distribution packages (1)
kbd openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.0.3-1.5 |
Products include Kbd-Project Kbd, Opensuse Opensuse.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0460?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2011-0460 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0460 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x82-3mp6-5r7h, openSUSE-SU-2024:10008-1.