CVE-2011-5118: Race Condition

Published Aug 26, 2012
·
Updated

Multiple race conditions in Comodo Internet Security before 5.8.213334.2131 allow local users to bypass the Defense+ feature via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

36 affected components
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.20.320
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.15.277
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.8.65951.477
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.14.130099.587
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.25.378
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.5.57173.439
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.8.64739.471
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=4.0.141842.828
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.24.368
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.5.55810.432
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=5.5.195786.1383
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.5.53896.424
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.11.108364.552
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.17.304
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.19.318
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=5.3.174622.1216
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.22.349
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=4.0.138377.779
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.8.64263.468
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=5.3.176757.1236
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=4.1.150349.920
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.14.276
Comodo Comodo Internet Security<=5.8.211697.2124
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=5.3.175888.1227
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.13.121240.574
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.12.111745.560
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.18.309
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=5.4.189822.1355
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.23.364
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.10.102363.531
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.0.16.295
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.13.125662.579
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=5.3.181415.1237
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.9.95478.509
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=5.0.163652.1142
Comodo Comodo Internet Security=3.5.54375.427

Event History

Aug 26, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-5118?

CVE-2011-5118 is rated as having a medium severity due to its potential to allow local users to bypass security features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-5118?

To fix CVE-2011-5118, upgrade Comodo Internet Security to version 5.8.213334.2131 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2011-5118 have on Comodo Internet Security?

CVE-2011-5118 allows local users to exploit race conditions and potentially bypass the Defense+ feature, compromising system security.

4

Which versions of Comodo Internet Security are affected by CVE-2011-5118?

Versions of Comodo Internet Security prior to 5.8.213334.2131 are affected by CVE-2011-5118.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2011-5118?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2011-5118; the best action is to update the software.

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