CVE-2006-0576: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0576: Untrusted search path vulnerability in opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.1 and earlier allows local users to execut...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0576 is a local privilege risk in older OProfile tooling. If an organization lets users run opcontrol through sudo, a user-controlled PATH could cause the tool to run unintended programs. It is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on older Linux systems with OProfile 0.9.1 or earlier installed and sudo policy allowing non-root users to run opcontrol. Systems without OProfile, without opcontrol access, or without privileged execution are less likely exposed. Treat this as a targeted legacy Linux hardening item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize systems where untrusted local users have shell access and sudo rights to run performance profiling tools. Mitigation focus: Review and remove sudo permissions that allow non-root users to run opcontrol.; Check OProfile or operating-system vendor guidance for corrected packages or configuration advice.; Restrict opcontrol execution to trusted administrators until package status is confirmed..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 8, 2006, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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