CVE-2011-3349

lightdm before 0.9.6 writes in .dmrc and Xauthority files using root permissions while the files are in user controlled folders. A local user can overwrite root-owned files via a symlink, which can allow possible privilege escalation.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:lightdm_project:lightdm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2019-11-19 22:15

Updated : 2024-02-28 17:28


NVD link : CVE-2011-3349

Mitre link : CVE-2011-3349

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2011-3349


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Products Affected

lightdm_project

  • lightdm
CWE
CWE-269

Improper Privilege Management