CVE-2011-2489
First published: Wed Jul 27 2011(Updated: )
Multiple off-by-one errors in opiesu.c in opiesu in OPIE 2.4.1-test1 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted command line.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nrl Opie | =2.3 | |
| Nrl Opie | <=2.4.1 | |
| Nrl Opie | =2.10 | |
| Nrl Opie | =2.2 | |
| Nrl Opie | =2.32 | |
| Nrl Opie | =2.4 | |
| Nrl Opie | =2.21 | |
| Nrl Opie | =2.22 | |
| Nrl Opie | =2.11 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45136
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48390
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2281
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698772
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/23/5
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=631344
- https://bugzillafiles.novell.org/attachment.cgi?id=435902
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/10082068
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45448
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/10082052
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2489?
CVE-2011-2489 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2489?
To fix CVE-2011-2489, upgrade to the latest version of OPIE that has patched the off-by-one errors.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2011-2489?
CVE-2011-2489 affects local users of OPIE versions 2.3 through 2.4.1-test1.
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-2489 facilitate?
CVE-2011-2489 allows local users to potentially escalate their privileges through crafted command lines.
Is CVE-2011-2489 still a risk for modern systems?
CVE-2011-2489 is less of a risk for modern systems if they are regularly updated to use the latest software versions.
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