CVE-2011-4916

low-risk

Published 2022-07-12

Linux kernel through 3.1 allows local users to obtain sensitive keystroke information via access to /dev/pts/ and /dev/tty*.

Do I need to act?

0.09% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.5/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Linux Kernel

Linux

Exploit https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/355

Exploit https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/28/3

Exploit https://lkml.org/lkml/2011/11/7/355

Exploit https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/28/3

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal