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CVE-2011-4091

5.0 · MEDIUM

The libobby server in inc/server.hpp in libnet6 (aka net6) before 1.3.14 does not perform authentication before checking the user name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information…

Published Feb 10, 2014opensuseCWE-287EPSS 2.73%

Overview

CVE-2011-4091 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse opensuse. It was published on February 10, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The libobby server in inc/server.hpp in libnet6 (aka net6) before 1.3.14 does not perform authentication before checking the user name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as server-usage patterns by a particular user and color preferences.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from opensuse. Update opensuse 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
armin_burgmeiernet60Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4091?

CVE-2011-4091 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting opensuse opensuse. It was published on February 10, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-4091?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-4091?

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