CVE-2011-2645: High severity kiwi vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2011
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Kiwi before 3.74.2, as used in SUSE Studio 1.1 before 1.1.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename for a custom RPM.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Marcus Schafer Kiwi<=3.74.1
Novell Suse Studio Onsite=1.1

Event History

Aug 23, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2645?

CVE-2011-2645 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-2645?

To remediate CVE-2011-2645, upgrade Kiwi to version 3.74.2 or higher, or update to Suse Studio version 1.1.4 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2011-2645?

CVE-2011-2645 affects Kiwi versions prior to 3.74.2 and Suse Studio Onsite version 1.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-2645?

CVE-2011-2645 is a remote code execution vulnerability caused by handling crafted filenames for custom RPMs.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2011-2645?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of Kiwi and Suse Studio are at risk from CVE-2011-2645.

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