How severe is CVE-2011-4406?

CVE-2011-4406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-4406 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2011-4406?

CVE-2011-4406 primarily affects Canonical Accountsservice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-4406?

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

When was CVE-2011-4406 published?

CVE-2011-4406 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-4406

CVE-2011-4406 is a low-severity vulnerability in Canonical Accountsservice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Canonical Accountsservice
Published: 2014-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Ubuntu AccountsService package before 0.6.14-1git1ubuntu1.1 does not properly drop privileges when changing language settings, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4406?: The Ubuntu AccountsService package before 0.6.14-1git1ubuntu1.1 does not properly drop privileges when changing language settings, which allows local users to modify arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-4406?: CVE-2011-4406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-4406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-4406?: CVE-2011-4406 primarily affects Canonical Accountsservice. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-4406 published?: CVE-2011-4406 was published on 2014-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:canonical:accountsservice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:11.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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