CVE-2011-4355
gdb: object file .debug_gdb_scripts section improper input validation
Severity Score
6.9
*CVSS v2
Exploit Likelihood
*EPSS
Affected Versions
*CPE
Public Exploits
0
*Multiple Sources
Exploited in Wild
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*KEV
Decision
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*SSVC
Descriptions
GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.
GNU Project Debugger (GDB) anterior a v7.5, cuando se define .debug_gdb_scripts, carga automáticamente ciertos archivos en el directorio de trabajo actual, permitiendo a usuarios locales obtener privilegios a través de ficheros elaborados, tales como scripts en Python.
*Credits:
N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
- Decision:-
Exploitation
Automatable
Tech. Impact
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
- 2011-11-04 CVE Reserved
- 2013-02-21 CVE Published
- 2023-03-08 EPSS Updated
- 2024-08-07 CVE Updated
- ---------- Exploited in Wild
- ---------- KEV Due Date
- ---------- First Exploit
CWE
- CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
- CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
CAPEC
References (7)
| URL | Tag | Source |
|---|---|---|
| http://sourceware.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb.cgi/~checkout~/src/gdb/NEWS?content-type=text/x-cvsweb-markup&cvsroot=src | X_refsource_confirm | |
| http://sourceware.org/ml/gdb-patches/2011-04/msg00559.html | Mailing List | |
| http://sourceware.org/ml/gdb-patches/2011-05/msg00202.html | Mailing List | |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028191 | Vdb Entry |
| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
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| URL | Date | SRC |
|---|---|---|
| http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0522.html | 2023-02-13 | |
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-4355 | 2013-02-20 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=703238 | 2013-02-20 |
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | <= 7.4.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version " <= 7.4.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 4.18 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "4.18" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.0 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.0" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.0.92 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.0.92" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.0.93 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.0.93" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.1.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.1.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.2 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.2" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.2.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.2.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 5.3 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "5.3" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.0 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.0" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.1.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.1.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.2 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.2" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.2.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.2.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.3 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.3" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.4 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.4" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.5 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.5" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.6 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.6" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.7 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.7" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.7.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.7.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 6.8 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "6.8" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 7.0 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "7.0" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 7.0.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "7.0.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 7.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "7.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 7.2 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "7.2" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 7.3 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "7.3" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 7.3.1 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "7.3.1" | - |
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| Gnu Search vendor "Gnu" | Gdb Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" | 7.4 Search vendor "Gnu" for product "Gdb" and version "7.4" | - |
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