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CVE-2011-2520
fw_dbus.py in system-config-firewall 1.2.29 and earlier uses the pickle Python...
Vulnerability Description
fw_dbus.py in system-config-firewall 1.2.29 and earlier uses the pickle Python module unsafely during D-Bus communication between the GUI and the backend, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted serialized object.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-August/063314.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68734
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/18/6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=717985
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0953.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48715
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025793
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45294
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Affected Vendor
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View all reports →Affected Software
system-config-firewall, fedora
Vulnerable Versions:
0, 15
Timeline
Official Publish:
July 21st, 2011
Last Modified:
August 6th, 2024
Added to House:
July 19th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.