CVE-2011-4363

CVE-2011-4363 is a low-severity vulnerability in Frii Proc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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

ProcessTable.pm in the Proc::ProcessTable module 0.45 for Perl, when TTY information caching is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/TTYDEVS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4363?
ProcessTable.pm in the Proc::ProcessTable module 0.45 for Perl, when TTY information caching is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on /tmp/TTYDEVS.
How severe is CVE-2011-4363?
CVE-2011-4363 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-4363 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4363?
CVE-2011-4363 affects Frii Proc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4363?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4363 published?
CVE-2011-4363 was published on 2012-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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