CVE-2011-3589

CVE-2011-3589 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Kexec-tools with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.7. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

The Red Hat mkdumprd script for kexec-tools, as distributed in the kexec-tools 1.x before 1.102pre-154 and 2.x before 2.0.0-209 packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, uses world-readable permissions for vmcore files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by inspecting the file content, as demonstrated by a search for a root SSH key.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3589?
The Red Hat mkdumprd script for kexec-tools, as distributed in the kexec-tools 1.x before 1.102pre-154 and 2.x before 2.0.0-209 packages in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, uses world-readable permissions for vmcore files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by inspecting the file content, as demonstrated by a search for a root SSH key.
How severe is CVE-2011-3589?
CVE-2011-3589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3589 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3589?
CVE-2011-3589 affects Redhat Kexec-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3589?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3589 published?
CVE-2011-3589 was published on 2014-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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