UNKNOWN CVSS 6.9
Published: 2011-03-30

CVE-2011-1551

novell opensuse_factory Security Advisory (CVE-2011-1551)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2011-1551 impacting novell opensuse_factory. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.9 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SUSE openSUSE Factory assigns ownership of the /var/log/cobbler/ directory tree to the web-service user account, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging access to this account during root filesystem operations by the Cobbler daemon.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

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

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product novell / opensuse_factory
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

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-2011-1551 impacting novell opensuse_factory.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2011-1551.yaml
id: cve-2011-1551

info:
  name: novell opensuse_factory - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2011-1551 affecting novell opensuse_factory.
    Evaluation: SUSE openSUSE Factory assigns ownership of the /var/log/cobbler/ directory tree to the web-service user account, which might allow local users to gain...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2011-1551
  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-2011-1551
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2011-1551,novell,opensuse_factory,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "opensuse_factory"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2011-1551.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2011-1551
# Target: novell opensuse_factory | 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-2011-1551 (novell opensuse_factory)...")
    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 novell opensuse_factory scope (*).")
        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-2011-1551.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2011-1551
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install opensuse_factory 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade opensuse_factory 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update opensuse_factory

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

# 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-2011-1551 in novell opensuse_factory?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update novell opensuse_factory 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-2011-1551?

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-2011-1551?

CVE-2011-1551 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-2011-1551
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor novell
Product opensuse_factory
Published 2011-03-30
Vector AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C