CVE-2011-0727

CVE-2011-0727 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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

GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.x before 2.32.1 allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) dmrc or (2) face icon file under /var/cache/gdm/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0727?
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.x before 2.32.1 allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) dmrc or (2) face icon file under /var/cache/gdm/.
How severe is CVE-2011-0727?
CVE-2011-0727 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0727 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0727?
CVE-2011-0727 primarily affects Gnome Gdm. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0727?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0727 published?
CVE-2011-0727 was published on 2011-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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