CVE-2011-4028

1.2 LOW 0.4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The LockServer function in os/utils.c in X.Org xserver before 1.11.2 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary lock file, which is handled differently if the file exists.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2012-07-03 19:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:34 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 1.2 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2012-07-03 19:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:34 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.4% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-59
Record status: Modified

Affected

x.org X Server ≤ 1.11.1
x.org X Server 1.11.0

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 1.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record