Unscored severity · published Feb 5, 2014
CVE-2011-4613
The X.Org X wrapper (xserver-wrapper.c) in Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux does not properly verify the TTY of a user who is starting X, which allows local users to bypass…
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CVSS
0.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The X.Org X wrapper (xserver-wrapper.c) in Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux does not properly verify the TTY of a user who is starting X, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by associating stdin with a file that is misinterpreted as the console TTY.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.9% · higher than 58% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
DL
Debian Linux · Debian
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
LI
Linux · Ubuntu
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
UL
Ubuntu Linux · Canonical
10.04; 10.10; 11.04; 11.10 · source: NVD
XS
X Server · X.org
All versions, or not specified · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-4613
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2011-4613
Vendor Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=652249
Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2364
Vendor Advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1349-1
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