MEDIUM
CVE-2011-2902
CWE-20Published: January 30, 2018· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
zxpdf in xpdf before 3.02-19 as packaged in Debian unstable and 3.02-12+squeeze1 as packaged in Debian squeeze deletes temporary files insecurely, which allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted .pdf.gz file name.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-2902 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=635849Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2902/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=635849Third Party Advisory
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https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-2902/Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-2902
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 30, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-2902 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.