CVE-2011-2731: Race Condition
First published: Wed Dec 05 2012(Updated: )
Race condition in the RunAsManager mechanism in VMware SpringSource Spring Security before 2.0.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.6 stores the Authentication object in the shared security context, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted thread.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Spring Security | =3.0.0 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =3.0.2 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =2.0.3 | |
| VMware Spring Security | <=3.0.5 | |
| VMware Spring Security | <=2.0.6 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =2.0.5 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =2.0.2 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =2.0.0 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =3.0.3 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =2.0.1 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =3.0.1 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =2.0.4 | |
| VMware Spring Security | =3.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2731?
CVE-2011-2731 has a high severity due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2731?
To fix CVE-2011-2731, upgrade VMware SpringSource Spring Security to version 2.0.7 or 3.0.6 or later.
What versions of VMware Spring Security are affected by CVE-2011-2731?
CVE-2011-2731 affects VMware Spring Security versions up to and including 2.0.6 and 3.0.5.
Can CVE-2011-2731 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-2731 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with malicious crafted threads.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2011-2731?
CVE-2011-2731 is a race condition vulnerability that allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.
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