How severe is CVE-2011-1031?

CVE-2011-1031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-1031 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-2011-1031?

CVE-2011-1031 primarily affects Feh Project Feh. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1031?

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

When was CVE-2011-1031 published?

CVE-2011-1031 was published on 2011-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-1031

CVE-2011-1031 is a low-severity vulnerability in Feh Project Feh 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% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Feh Project Feh
Published: 2011-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The feh_unique_filename function in utils.c in feh 1.11.2 and earlier might allow local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/feh_ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0702.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1031?: The feh_unique_filename function in utils.c in feh 1.11.2 and earlier might allow local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a /tmp/feh_ temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0702.
How severe is CVE-2011-1031?: CVE-2011-1031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-1031 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-2011-1031?: CVE-2011-1031 primarily affects Feh Project Feh. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1031?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1031 published?: CVE-2011-1031 was published on 2011-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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