CVE-2011-1760 Code injection in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via shell metacharacters in the OProfile utility's eval injection vulnerability.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-1760?
CVE-2011-1760 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jun 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1760?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Maynard Johnson Oprofile.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1760?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2011-1760 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2011-1760 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-2254-1, DSA-2254-2, GHSA-ccgc-crp4-f2mf.