Vulnerability Description
utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to conduct eval injection attacks and gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the -e argument.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Maynard Johnson | Oprofile | <= 0.9.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=624212Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/29/3ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/01/1ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/01/2ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/02/17ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/03/2ExploitPatch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/10/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/10/7Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/11/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44790
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45205
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2254
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47652Exploit
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1166-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=700883ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1760?
CVE-2011-1760 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to conduct eval injection attacks and gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the -e argument.
How severe is CVE-2011-1760?
CVE-2011-1760 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-2011-1760?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Maynard Johnson Oprofile.