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CVE-2011-1500

PreferencesPithosDialog.py in Pithos 0.3.7 does not properly restrict permissions for the .config/pithos.ini file in a user's home directory, which allows local users to obtain Pandora credentials by reading this file.

Published: Apr 13, 2011
Updated: Nov 9, 2025
CVE: CVE-2011-1500
Severity: Low
Exploit:

CVSS v2:

Severity: Low
Score: 2.1
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

CWEs:

CWE-264

Affected Software
References

Software	From	Fixed in
kevinmehall / pithos	0.3.7	0.3.7.x

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/2
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/08/4
http://secunia.com/advisories/44059
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47300
https://bugs.launchpad.net/pithos/+bug/733307
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66661

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