How severe is CVE-2011-3378?

CVE-2011-3378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2011-3378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3378?

CVE-2011-3378 primarily affects Rpm. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3378?

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-2011-3378 published?

CVE-2011-3378 was published on 2011-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3378

CVE-2011-3378 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rpm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Rpm
Published: 2011-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RPM 4.4.x through 4.9.x, probably before 4.9.1.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an rpm package with crafted headers and offsets that are not properly handled when a package is queried or installed, related to (1) the regionSwab function, (2) the headerLoad function, and (3) multiple functions in rpmio/rpmpgp.c.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3378?: RPM 4.4.x through 4.9.x, probably before 4.9.1.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an rpm package with crafted headers and offsets that are not properly handled when a package is queried or installed, related to (1) the regionSwab function, (2) the headerLoad function, and (3) multiple functions in rpmio/rpmpgp.c.
How severe is CVE-2011-3378?: CVE-2011-3378 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2011-3378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3378?: CVE-2011-3378 primarily affects Rpm. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3378?: 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-2011-3378 published?: CVE-2011-3378 was published on 2011-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.4.2.:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.4.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.4.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rpm:rpm:4.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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