CVE-2011-3590

CVE-2011-3590 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, includes all of root's SSH private keys within a vmcore file, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by inspecting the file content.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3590?
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, includes all of root's SSH private keys within a vmcore file, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information by inspecting the file content.
How severe is CVE-2011-3590?
CVE-2011-3590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3590 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3590?
CVE-2011-3590 affects Redhat Kexec-tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3590?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3590 published?
CVE-2011-3590 was published on 2014-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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