Vulnerability Details : CVE-2011-2765
Potential exploit
pyro before 3.15 unsafely handles pid files in temporary directory locations and opening the pid file as root. An attacker can use this flaw to overwrite arbitrary files via symlinks.
Products affected by CVE-2011-2765
- cpe:2.3:a:pyro_project:pyro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2011-2765
0.45%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 63 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2011-2765
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
10.0
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
3.9
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2011-2765
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2011-2765
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https://pythonhosted.org/Pyro/12-changes.html
PYRO - Change LogVendor Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/631912
#631912 - pyro: pidfile in /tmp, opened insecurely [CVE-2011-2765] - Debian Bug report logsExploit;Issue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/irmen/Pyro3/commit/554e095a62c4412c91f981e72fd34a936ac2bf1e
changed pidfile location because of security vulnerability, debian bu… · irmen/Pyro3@554e095 · GitHubThird Party Advisory
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