CVE-2011-0460

CVE-2011-0460 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kbd-project Kbd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0460?
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.
How severe is CVE-2011-0460?
CVE-2011-0460 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0460 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-2011-0460?
CVE-2011-0460 primarily affects Kbd-project Kbd. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0460?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0460 published?
CVE-2011-0460 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

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