CVE-2011-1500
low
CVSS v3
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CVSS v4 NEW
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VIR risk
2.1
Description
PreferencesPithosDialog.py in Pithos 0.3.7 does not properly restrict permissions for the .config/pithos.ini file in a user's home directory, which allows local users to obtain Pandora credentials by reading this file.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 0.3.8-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 0.3.8-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 0.3.8-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 0.3.8-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 0.3.8-1 |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| kevinmehall | pithos | 0.3.7 | |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/4
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44059
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47300
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/pithos/+bug/733307
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66661
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1500
CWEs
CWE-264
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.