Vulnerability Description
utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the (1) --vmlinux, (2) --session-dir, or (3) --xen argument, related to the daemonrc file and the do_save_setup and do_load_setup functions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1760.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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/2011/05/03/1
- 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/45205
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2254
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1166-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=700883ExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67980
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=624212Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/03/1
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2471?
CVE-2011-2471 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 gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the (1) --vmlinux, (2) --session-dir, or (3) --xen argument, related to the daemonr...
How severe is CVE-2011-2471?
CVE-2011-2471 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-2011-2471?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Maynard Johnson Oprofile.