CVE-2011-2533

CVE-2011-2533 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Dbus 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

Description

The configure script in D-Bus (aka DBus) 1.2.x before 1.2.28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file in /tmp/.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2533?
The configure script in D-Bus (aka DBus) 1.2.x before 1.2.28 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file in /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2011-2533?
CVE-2011-2533 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-2533 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2533?
CVE-2011-2533 primarily affects Freedesktop Dbus. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2533?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2533 published?
CVE-2011-2533 was published on 2011-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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