CVE-2011-0461: Medium severity suse linux vulnerability
/etc/init.d/boot.localfs in the aaabase package before 11.2-43.48.1 in SUSE openSUSE 11.2, and before 11.3-8.7.1 in openSUSE 11.3, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /dev/shm/mtab.
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What is the severity of CVE-2011-0461?
CVE-2011-0461 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for local users to exploit a symlink vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0461?
To fix CVE-2011-0461, update the aaa_base package to version 11.2-43.48.1 or later for openSUSE 11.2 or to version 11.3-8.7.1 or later for openSUSE 11.3.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0461?
CVE-2011-0461 affects local users on openSUSE 11.2 and 11.3 who have access to modify files via symlink attacks.
What version of openSUSE does CVE-2011-0461 impact?
CVE-2011-0461 impacts openSUSE versions 11.2 before 11.2-43.48.1 and 11.3 before 11.3-8.7.1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2011-0461?
CVE-2011-0461 is associated with a symlink attack that allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files.