CVE-2011-4328

CVE-2011-4328 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gnash 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-264.

Key facts

Description

plugin/npapi/plugin.cpp in Gnash before 0.8.10 uses weak permissions (world readable) for cookie files with predictable names in /tmp, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4328?
plugin/npapi/plugin.cpp in Gnash before 0.8.10 uses weak permissions (world readable) for cookie files with predictable names in /tmp, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2011-4328?
CVE-2011-4328 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4328 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4328?
CVE-2011-4328 primarily affects Gnu Gnash. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4328?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4328 published?
CVE-2011-4328 was published on 2012-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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