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CVE-2011-0291

7.2 · HIGH

The BlackBerry PlayBook service on the Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with software before 1.0.8.6067 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file in…

Published Dec 8, 2011blackberryCWE-200EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2011-0291 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting blackberry blackberry_tablet_os. It was published on December 8, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The BlackBerry PlayBook service on the Research In Motion (RIM) BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with software before 1.0.8.6067 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted configuration file in a backup archive.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from blackberry. Update blackberry_tablet_os 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0291?

CVE-2011-0291 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting blackberry blackberry_tablet_os. It was published on December 8, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-0291?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. 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-2011-0291?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from blackberry. Update blackberry_tablet_os 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.

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