CVE-2011-2779 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can modify or delete log data due to world-writable permissions on exported report files in HP ArcSight Connector Appliance.
- 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-2011-2779?
CVE-2011-2779 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows Event Log SmartConnector in HP ArcSight Connector Appliance before 6.1 uses world-writable permissions for exported report files, which allows local users to change or delete log data by modifying a file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0770.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-2779?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Hp Arcsight C1000 Appliance, Hp Arcsight C1300 Appliance, Hp Arcsight C3200 Appliance, Hp Arcsight C3400 Appliance, Hp Arcsight C5200 Appliance, Hp Arcsight C5400 Appliance and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-2779 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2011-2779 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-2779 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5qq-87j3-wxwp.