CVE-2011-0007 json
pimd 2.1.5 and possibly earlier versions allows user-assisted local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) pimd.dum…
published 2011-01-11 15 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-0034
- cvss
- 3.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 27%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- pimd Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 2.1.6-1
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2011-0007
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 3.3 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access
References
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/01/07/3
mailing-list, patch
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debian.org
/security/2011/dsa-2147
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/42759
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/42793
third-party-advisory
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/01/07/4
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/64528
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/45715
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2011/0113
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/70305
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-0007
- NVD CVE-2011-0007
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