How severe is CVE-2011-4355?

CVE-2011-4355 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-4355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4355?

CVE-2011-4355 primarily affects Gnu Gdb. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4355?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-4355 published?

CVE-2011-4355 was published on 2013-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4355

CVE-2011-4355 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gdb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Gnu Gdb
Published: 2013-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4355?: GNU Project Debugger (GDB) before 7.5, when .debug_gdb_scripts is defined, automatically loads certain files from the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via crafted files such as Python scripts.
How severe is CVE-2011-4355?: CVE-2011-4355 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-4355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4355?: CVE-2011-4355 primarily affects Gnu Gdb. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4355?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4355 published?: CVE-2011-4355 was published on 2013-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (29)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:4.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.0.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.0.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:7.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gdb:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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