CVE-2011-0523 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read restricted files due to improper file access restrictions in the gypsy library running with root privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0523?
CVE-2011-0523 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Aug 2012. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
gypsy 0.8 does not properly restrict the files that can be read while running with root privileges, which allows local users to read otherwise restricted files via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0523?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Iain Gypsy.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0523?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0523 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0523 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0523 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9rc-f3q8-hq36.