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CVE-2006-0576

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2006-0576 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a modified PATH that references malicious (1) which or (2) dirname programs. NOTE: while opcontrol normally is not run setuid, a common configuration suggests accessing opcontrol using sudo. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a modified PATH that references malicious (1) which or (2) dirname programs. NOTE: while opcontrol normally is not run setuid, a common configuration suggests accessing opcontrol using sudo. In such a context, this is a vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.39%

30.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Maynard JohnsonOprofile<= 0.9.1
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.1
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.2
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.3
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.4
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.5
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.5.1
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.5.2
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.5.3
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.5.4
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.6
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.6.1
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.7
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.7.1
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.8
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.8.1
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.8.2
Maynard JohnsonOprofile0.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0576?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.1 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a modified PATH that references malicious (1) which or (2) dirname programs. NOTE: while opcontrol normally is not run setuid, a common configuration suggests accessing opcontrol using sudo. In such a context, this is a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-0576?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0576 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0576?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST