CVE-2011-0012

CVE-2011-0012 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Spice-xpi 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

Description

The SPICE Firefox plug-in (spice-xpi) 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, and possibly other versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the usbrdrctl log file, which has a predictable name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0012?
The SPICE Firefox plug-in (spice-xpi) 2.4, 2.3, 2.2, and possibly other versions allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the usbrdrctl log file, which has a predictable name.
How severe is CVE-2011-0012?
CVE-2011-0012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-0012 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0012?
CVE-2011-0012 primarily affects Redhat Spice-xpi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0012?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0012 published?
CVE-2011-0012 was published on 2011-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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