CVE-2011-2922: ktsuss versions 1.4 and prior spawns the GTK interface to run as root

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-2922?

ktsuss: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2011-2922 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2922 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2011-2922 affect?

CVE-2011-2922 affects ktsuss. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). ktsuss versions 1.4 and prior spawns the GTK interface to run as root. This can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to root and use the "GTK_MODULES" environment variable to possibly execute arbitrary code.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2011-2922 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ktsuss. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

ktsuss versions 1.4 and prior spawns the GTK interface to run as root. This can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to root and use the "GTK_MODULES" environment variable to possibly execute arbitrary code.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 47%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2019-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: ktsuss project

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-19 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:32 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ktsuss project ktsuss UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.4

Fixed in: newer than 1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ktsuss || rpm -q ktsuss || ktsuss --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ktsuss

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ktsuss

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-2922?

ktsuss: upgrade to newer than 1.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-2922 being exploited?

CVE-2011-2922 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-2922 affect?

CVE-2011-2922 affects ktsuss. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). ktsuss versions 1.4 and prior spawns the GTK interface to run as root. This can allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to root and use the "GTK_MODULES" environment variable to possibly execute arbitrary code.

How urgent is CVE-2011-2922?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2011-2921 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE ktsuss versions 1.4 and prior has the uid set to root and does not drop privileges prior to executing user spe

References

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