How severe is CVE-2011-0007?

CVE-2011-0007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-0007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0007?

CVE-2011-0007 affects Troglobit Pimd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0007?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-0007 published?

CVE-2011-0007 was published on 2011-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0007

CVE-2011-0007 is a low-severity vulnerability in Troglobit Pimd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Troglobit Pimd
Published: 2011-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pimd 2.1.5 and possibly earlier versions allows user-assisted local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) pimd.dump when a USR1 signal is sent, or (2) pimd.cache when USR2 is sent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0007?: pimd 2.1.5 and possibly earlier versions allows user-assisted local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) pimd.dump when a USR1 signal is sent, or (2) pimd.cache when USR2 is sent.
How severe is CVE-2011-0007?: CVE-2011-0007 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-0007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0007?: CVE-2011-0007 affects Troglobit Pimd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0007 published?: CVE-2011-0007 was published on 2011-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:troglobit:pimd:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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