UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2011-03-31

CVE-2011-0727

gnome gdm Security Advisory (CVE-2011-0727)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-0727 impacting gnome gdm. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.x before 2.32.1 allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) dmrc or (2) face icon file under /var/cache/gdm/.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gnome / gdm
Affected Versions 2.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-59

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2011-0727 impacting gnome gdm.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-0727.yaml
id: cve-2011-0727

info:
  name: gnome gdm - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-0727 affecting gnome gdm.
    Evaluation: GNOME Display Manager (gdm) 2.x before 2.32.1 allows local users to change the ownership of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a (1) dmrc or (2) ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-0727
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 6.9
    cve-id: CVE-2011-0727
    cwe-id: CWE-59
  tags: cve,cve-2011-0727,gnome,gdm,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gdm"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-0727.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-0727
# Target: gnome gdm | CVSS: 6.9 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2011-0727 (gnome gdm)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gnome gdm scope (2.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2011-0727.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-0727
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gdm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gdm 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gdm

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gdm 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gdm

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2011-0727 in gnome gdm?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnome gdm packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2011-0727?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2011-0727?

CVE-2011-0727 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.9
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2011-0727
Weakness CWE-59
Vendor gnome
Product gdm
Published 2011-03-31
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C