CVE-2011-4355

gdb: object file .debug_gdb_scripts section improper input validation

Published Mar 4, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-4286 GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00156}

epss

{'score': 0.00163}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.00042}

epss

{'score': 0.00156}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:09 AM
Reserved
Nov 4, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 5, 2013, 9:38 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:34 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 29, 2011, 12:00 AM