CVE-2011-4192: High severity SUSE kiwi vulnerability

Published Apr 16, 2014
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Updated

kiwi before 4.85.1, as used in SUSE Studio Onsite 1.2 before 1.2.1 and SUSE Studio Extension for System z 1.2 before 1.2.1, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands as demonstrated by "double quotes in kiwioemtitle of .profile."

Affected Software

3 affected components
SUSE kiwi<=4.85
SUSE Studio Extension for System z=1.2
SUSE Studio onsite=1.2

Event History

Apr 16, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:37 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4192?

CVE-2011-4192 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-4192?

To fix CVE-2011-4192, upgrade to kiwi version 4.85.1 or later, and update SUSE Studio Onsite and SUSE Studio Extension for System z to version 1.2.1 or later.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2011-4192?

CVE-2011-4192 affects Suse Kiwi versions up to 4.85, SUSE Studio Onsite version 1.2, and SUSE Studio Extension for System z version 1.2.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-4192?

The potential impacts of CVE-2011-4192 include unauthorized command execution, which can lead to system compromise.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-4192?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2011-4192; the only solution is to apply the security updates.

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