CVE-2011-0724 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain privileges on Edubuntu installations due to static iTALC private keys generated during Live DVD creation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0724?
CVE-2011-0724 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Feb 2011. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Live DVD for Edubuntu 9.10, 10.04 LTS, and 10.10 does not correctly regenerate iTALC private keys after installation, which causes each installation to have the same fixed key, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0724?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Ubuntu Edubuntu, Ubuntu Live Dvd.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0724?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0724 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0724 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0724 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7v6j-5qh6-4pwp.