CVE-2011-2471: utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metachar...

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CVE-2011-2471 is a legacy local privilege-escalation issue in OProfile opcontrol. A user who can run affected OProfile tooling may be able to gain higher privileges through unsafe handling of special shell characters. This is mainly a risk for older Linux systems, not a remote internet-facing flaw. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux hosts with OProfile 0.9.6 or earlier installed, especially where local users can invoke opcontrol through sudo or administrative workflows. The supplied sources do not indicate remote exposure. Prioritize remediation on legacy servers where non-root users have sudo-enabled access to OProfile. For environments without OProfile or without delegated opcontrol access, urgency is lower but inventory is still warranted. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for OProfile 0.9.6 or earlier.; Apply vendor security updates from the relevant Linux distribution.; Remove or disable OProfile where it is not operationally required..

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Jun 28, 2026, 00:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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