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CVE-2011-2489

7.2 · HIGH

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.

Published Jul 27, 2011nrlCWE-189EPSS 0.53%

Overview

CVE-2011-2489 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nrl opie. It was published on July 27, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nrl. Update opie to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
nrlopie0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=631344Refsecunia.com/advisories/45136Refsecunia.com/advisories/45448Refwww.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2281Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/6Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/23/5Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/48390Refbugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698772Refbugzillafiles.novell.org/attachment.cgi?id=435902Refhermes.opensuse.org/messages/10082052

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2489?

CVE-2011-2489 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nrl opie. It was published on July 27, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-2489?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-2489?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nrl. Update opie to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-2489?

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