CVE-2011-3616

CVE-2011-3616 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Conky with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Description

The getSkillname function in the eve module in Conky 1.8.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/.cesf.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3616?
The getSkillname function in the eve module in Conky 1.8.1 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/.cesf.
How severe is CVE-2011-3616?
CVE-2011-3616 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-3616 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3616?
CVE-2011-3616 primarily affects Conky. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3616?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3616 published?
CVE-2011-3616 was published on 2011-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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