Symlink Attack Vulnerability in Debian x11-common Package
CVE-2012-1093
7.8HIGH
Summary
The x11-common package of Debian versions prior to 1:7.6+12 is exposed to a symlink attack during package installation. This vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges, possibly giving them unauthorized access to system resources. It is crucial for system administrators to update the x11-common package to mitigate this security risk.
Affected Version(s)
x11-common before 1:7.6+12
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved