CVE-2011-2504

CVE-2011-2504 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xfree86 X11perf 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.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in x11perfcomp in XFree86 x11perf before 1.5.4 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified Trojan horse code in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2504?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in x11perfcomp in XFree86 x11perf before 1.5.4 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified Trojan horse code in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2011-2504?
CVE-2011-2504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2504 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2504?
CVE-2011-2504 primarily affects Xfree86 X11perf. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2504?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2504 published?
CVE-2011-2504 was published on 2013-03-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)