CVE-2011-2473
The do_dump_data function in utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted --session-dir argument in conjunction with a ...
Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.
Software follows symbolic links without verifying the target, allowing read, write, or delete of unintended files.
Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.
This vulnerability was disclosed in 2011. A medium severity vulnerability affects Maynard Johnson systems (CVE-2011-2473). No public exploit code is currently available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.
BSID: BS-2011-GLOBAL-088269-M • Model: rule-based-v1 • Confidence: MEDIUM
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| CVE ID | CVE-2011-2473 |
|---|---|
| BSID | BS-2011-GLOBAL-088269-M BreachSpider Global ID |
| CVSS Vector | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C |
| Published | 2011-06-09 |
| Last Modified | 2026-04-29 |
| ICS Relevance | 15% |
| Weakness (CWE) | |
| Source | NVD |
The do_dump_data function in utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted --session-dir argument in conjunction with a symlink attack on the opd_pipe file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1760.
Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database
Vulnerability details: The do_dump_data function in utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted --session-dir argument in conjunction with a symlink attack on the opd_pipe file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1760. CVSS vector: AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C.
Exploitation Likelihood: MINIMAL
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Maynard Johnson | Oprofile | ≤ 0.9.6 |
No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →
| CISA known-exploited | Not in KEV catalog |
|---|---|
| Public Exploit | Not confirmed |
| PoC Code | Not confirmed |
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
| Model | rule-based-v1 |
|---|---|
| Confidence | MEDIUM |
| Enriched At | 2026-05-24 |
| SHA-512 Audit Hash | 0fec0f49b90555ba9d67389c5b06b5b45c8278bbebd19d7261e3f5609ee0ddfe97b08a3350b1144561026fe340fbce706c95b9436a1dea133cb448b8a0ecee26 |
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