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CVE-2011-0007

3.3 · LOW

pimd 2.1.5 and possibly earlier versions allows user-assisted local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) pimd.dump when a USR1 signal is sent, or (2) pimd.cache when USR2…

Published Jan 11, 2011troglobitCWE-59EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2011-0007 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting troglobit pimd. It was published on January 11, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

pimd 2.1.5 and possibly earlier versions allows user-assisted local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) pimd.dump when a USR1 signal is sent, or (2) pimd.cache when USR2 is sent.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from troglobit. Update pimd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/42759Refsecunia.com/advisories/42793Refwww.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2147Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/07/3Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/07/4Refwww.osvdb.org/70305Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/45715Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0113Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64528Refsecunia.com/advisories/42759

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0007?

CVE-2011-0007 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting troglobit pimd. It was published on January 11, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-0007?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-0007?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from troglobit. Update pimd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-0007?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2011-0007 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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