CVE-2011-0468: Medium severity suse linux vulnerability
Published Apr 1, 2011
·Updated
The aaabase package before 11.3-8.9.1 in SUSE openSUSE 11.3, and before 11.4-54.62.1 in openSUSE 11.4, allows local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a filename, related to tab expansion.
Affected Software
2 affected components
openSUSE openSUSE=11.3
openSUSE openSUSE=11.4
Event History
Apr 1, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0468?
CVE-2011-0468 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0468?
To fix CVE-2011-0468, it is recommended to upgrade the aaa_base package to the latest version available in your openSUSE repositories.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2011-0468?
CVE-2011-0468 affects local users of openSUSE 11.3 and 11.4 who have access to the system.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-0468?
CVE-2011-0468 is a privilege escalation vulnerability involving improper handling of shell metacharacters in filenames.
5
When was CVE-2011-0468 discovered?
CVE-2011-0468 was publicly disclosed in March 2011.