CVE-2011-0460

kbd: /etc/init.d/kbd dumps state to /dev/shm/defkeymap.map on shutdown

Published Apr 16, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 6.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The init script in kbd, possibly 1.14.1 and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /dev/shm/defkeymap.map.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-0480 The init script in kbd, possibly 1.14.1 and earlier, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /dev/shm/defkeymap.map.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:51 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 16, 2014, 6:37 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:27 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 18, 2011, 12:00 AM