Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the perf_config function in tools/perf/util/config.c in perf, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.1, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted config file in the current working directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.0.68 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/09/6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=729808
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/aba8d056078e47350d85b06a9cabd5afcc4b72e
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.x/ChangeLog-3.1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/08/09/6
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=729808
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/aba8d056078e47350d85b06a9cabd5afcc4b72e
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2905?
CVE-2011-2905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Untrusted search path vulnerability in the perf_config function in tools/perf/util/config.c in perf, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.1, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via ...
How severe is CVE-2011-2905?
CVE-2011-2905 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.