8.2
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-1408

First published: Tue Oct 29 2019(Updated: )

ikiwiki before 3.20110608 allows remote attackers to hijack root's tty and run symlink attacks.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/ikiwiki
3.20200202.3-1
3.20200202.4-2
Ikiwiki Hosting Project<3.20110608
Debian=8.0
Debian=9.0
Debian=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-1408?

    CVE-2011-1408 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to hijack root's tty.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-1408?

    To fix CVE-2011-1408, upgrade to versions 3.20200202.3-1 or 3.20200202.4-2 of the ikiwiki package.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2011-1408?

    CVE-2011-1408 affects ikiwiki versions prior to 3.20110608 and specific versions of Debian GNU/Linux.

  • Can CVE-2011-1408 affect Debian systems?

    Yes, CVE-2011-1408 affects Debian systems running versions 8.0, 9.0, and 10.0 with vulnerable ikiwiki installations.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2011-1408 facilitate?

    CVE-2011-1408 can facilitate symlink attacks by allowing unauthorized access to the root tty.

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