How severe is CVE-2011-3172?

CVE-2011-3172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2011-3172 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3172?

CVE-2011-3172 affects Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3172?

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

When was CVE-2011-3172 published?

CVE-2011-3172 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3172

CVE-2011-3172 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server
Published: 2018-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A vulnerability in pam_modules of SUSE Linux Enterprise allows attackers to log into accounts that should have been disabled. Affected releases are SUSE Linux Enterprise: versions prior to 12.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3172?: A vulnerability in pam_modules of SUSE Linux Enterprise allows attackers to log into accounts that should have been disabled. Affected releases are SUSE Linux Enterprise: versions prior to 12.
How severe is CVE-2011-3172?: CVE-2011-3172 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2011-3172 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3172?: CVE-2011-3172 affects Suse Suse Linux Enterprise Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3172?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3172 published?: CVE-2011-3172 was published on 2018-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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