CVE-2011-4091
CVE-2011-4091 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Armin Burgmeier Net6 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Armin Burgmeier Net6
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The libobby server in inc/server.hpp in libnet6 (aka net6) before 1.3.14 does not perform authentication before checking the user name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as server-usage patterns by a particular user and color preferences.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-4091?
- The libobby server in inc/server.hpp in libnet6 (aka net6) before 1.3.14 does not perform authentication before checking the user name, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as server-usage patterns by a particular user and color preferences.
- How severe is CVE-2011-4091?
- CVE-2011-4091 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2011-4091 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-4091?
- CVE-2011-4091 primarily affects Armin Burgmeier Net6. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-4091?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2011-4091 published?
- CVE-2011-4091 was published on 2014-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://git.0x539.de/?p=net6.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=84afca022f063f89bfcd4bb32b1ee911f555abf1%3Bhp=ac61d7fb42a1f977fb527e024bede319c4a9e169
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-01/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-01/msg00054.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/10/31/1
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2015-2511959.html
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=727708
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=750632
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:armin_burgmeier:net6:1.3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Armin Burgmeier Net6
- CVE-2011-4093 — Medium (CVSS 5.8): Integer overflow in inc/server.hpp in libnet6 (aka net6) before 1.3.14 might allow remote attackers to hijack…
All CVEs affecting Armin Burgmeier Net6 →
Other CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities
- CVE-2026-45480 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-46389 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): UDS Identity Config builds the Keycloak configuration image (realm, plugins, theme, truststore, JARs) consumed by UDS…
- CVE-2026-10611 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in MISP when LDAP mixed authentication is enabled with OTP enforcement.…
- CVE-2026-47280 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
- CVE-2026-42822 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Local Disconnected Operations allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges…
- CVE-2026-20182 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and…
Browse all CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities →