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CVE-2011-1828

2.1 · LOW

usb-creator-helper in usb-creator before 0.2.28.3 does not enforce intended PolicyKit restrictions, which allows local users to perform arbitrary unmount operations via the UnmountFile method in a…

Published May 16, 2011evan_dandreaCWE-264EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2011-1828 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting evan_dandrea usb-creator. It was published on May 16, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

usb-creator-helper in usb-creator before 0.2.28.3 does not enforce intended PolicyKit restrictions, which allows local users to perform arbitrary unmount operations via the UnmountFile method in a dbus-send command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from evan_dandrea. Update usb-creator 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
evan_dandreausb-creator0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/44413Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/47679Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1127-1/Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1143Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67241Reflaunchpad.net/bugs/771553Refsecunia.com/advisories/44413Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/47679Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1127-1/Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1143

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1828?

CVE-2011-1828 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting evan_dandrea usb-creator. It was published on May 16, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-1828?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, 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-2011-1828?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from evan_dandrea. Update usb-creator 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-2011-1828?

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