How severe is CVE-2011-0724?

CVE-2011-0724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-0724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-0724?

CVE-2011-0724 primarily affects Ubuntu Edubuntu. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0724?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-0724 published?

CVE-2011-0724 was published on 2011-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-0724

CVE-2011-0724 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Edubuntu with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ubuntu Edubuntu
Published: 2011-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Live DVD for Edubuntu 9.10, 10.04 LTS, and 10.10 does not correctly regenerate iTALC private keys after installation, which causes each installation to have the same fixed key, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0724?: The Live DVD for Edubuntu 9.10, 10.04 LTS, and 10.10 does not correctly regenerate iTALC private keys after installation, which causes each installation to have the same fixed key, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2011-0724?: CVE-2011-0724 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-0724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0724?: CVE-2011-0724 primarily affects Ubuntu Edubuntu. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-0724 published?: CVE-2011-0724 was published on 2011-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:edubuntu:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:edubuntu:10.04:*:lts:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:edubuntu:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:ubuntu:live_dvd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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