CVE-2011-3360

CVE-2011-3360 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.9 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Lua script in an unspecified directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3360?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Wireshark 1.4.x before 1.4.9 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Lua script in an unspecified directory.
How severe is CVE-2011-3360?
CVE-2011-3360 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3360 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3360?
CVE-2011-3360 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3360?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-3360 published?
CVE-2011-3360 was published on 2011-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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