Configuration in kernel udev
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2011-0640 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-16 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
udev Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor | kernel.org |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Configuration
EUVDB-ID: #VU45407
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-0640
CWE-ID:
CWE-16 - Configuration
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The default configuration of udev on Linux does not warn the user before enabling additional Human Interface Device (HID) functionality over USB, which allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary programs via crafted USB data, as demonstrated by keyboard and mouse data sent by malware on a smartphone that the user connected to the computer.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsudev: 0.0.1 - 1.4.0
External linkshttp://news.cnet.com/8301-27080_3-20028919-245.html
http://www.blackhat.com/html/bh-dc-11/bh-dc-11-briefings.html#Stavrou
http://www.cs.gmu.edu/~astavrou/publications.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
