Symlink Vulnerability in dpkg by Debian and Ubuntu
CVE-2011-0402

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Debian

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 January 2011

What is CVE-2011-0402?

The dpkg-source tool in the dpkg package management system, prior to version 1.14.31 and in the 1.15.x series, has a vulnerability that allows attackers to use symlink attacks to modify arbitrary files. By exploiting this flaw, user-assisted remote attackers can manipulate files within the .pc directory, potentially leading to unauthorized access or modifications of the system. Proper safeguards and updated versions should be implemented to mitigate this issue.

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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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