CVE-2011-2905

UnknownEPSS 0.40%

Last modified

CVE-2011-2905 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.40%

31.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LinuxLinux Kernel<= 3.0.68
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.1
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.2
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.3
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.4
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.5
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.6
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.10
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.13
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.16
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.26
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.27
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.28
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.29
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.30
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.31
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.33
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.34
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LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.37
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.38
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.39
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.40
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.41
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.42
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.43
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.44
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.45
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.46
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.47
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.48
LinuxLinux Kernel3.0.49

Showing 50 of 68 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2905?
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.
How severe is CVE-2011-2905?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2905 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2905?
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