CVE-2011-1946 json
gnomesu-pam-backend in libgnomesu 1.0.0 prints an error message but proceeds with the non-error code path upon failure of the setgid or set…
published 2011-07-07 15 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2011-1943
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 29%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
gnomesu-pam-backend in libgnomesu 1.0.0 prints an error message but proceeds with the non-error code path upon failure of the setgid or setuid function, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to two unprivileged user accounts, and running many processes under one of these accounts.
Patch / fix
- libgnomesu openSUSE Tumbleweed 2.0.0-2.3
opensuse advisories openSUSE-SU-2024:10076-1
Exploit prediction
0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/05/31/11
mailing-list, patch
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bugzilla.novell.com
/show_bug.cgi?id=695627
patch
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openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2011/05/30/2
mailing-list, patch
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/67720
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/48035
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2011-1946
- NVD CVE-2011-1946
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