Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a modified PATH that references malicious (1) which or (2) dirname programs. NOTE: while opcontrol normally is not run setuid, a common configuration suggests accessing opcontrol using sudo. In such a context, this is a vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Maynard Johnson | Oprofile | <= 0.9.1 |
References
- http://www.redhat.com/magazine/012oct05/features/oprofile/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424325/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16536
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.redhat.com/magazine/012oct05/features/oprofile/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424325/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16536
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0576?
CVE-2006-0576 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a modified PATH that references malicious (1) which or (2) dirname p...
How severe is CVE-2006-0576?
CVE-2006-0576 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0576?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Maynard Johnson Oprofile.