CVE-2011-1070 Missing authorization in v86d
Unprivileged users can manipulate video modes by sending unverified netlink messages to v86d, potentially leading to privilege escalation or system instability.
- 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-2011-1070?
CVE-2011-1070 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 14 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
v86d before 0.1.10 do not verify if received netlink messages are sent by the kernel. This could allow unprivileged users to manipulate the video mode and potentially other consequences.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1070?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, V86d Project V86d.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1070?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2011-1070 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1070 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-1070, GHSA-9g9w-8cp9-8cpg.