CVE-2011-2490: opielogin.c in opielogin in OPIE 2.4.1-test1 and earlier does not check the return value of the setuid syst...

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CVE-2011-2490 affects the OPIE opielogin program. A local user could potentially gain higher privileges because opielogin failed to verify whether a setuid call succeeded. This is mainly a legacy Unix/Linux exposure, not a remote internet-facing issue based on the supplied evidence. Exposure is likely limited to systems running OPIE opielogin 2.4.1-test1 or earlier, especially older Debian, SUSE, or openSUSE deployments. The vulnerability requires local user access; the supplied data does not identify remote attack exposure. Treat as a moderate legacy-platform risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but systems still using old OPIE authentication could allow local users to escalate privileges and should be identified and updated. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for OPIE and opielogin versions 2.4.1-test1 or earlier.; Apply vendor-supported Debian, SUSE, or openSUSE security updates where applicable.; If updates are unavailable, follow vendor guidance before changing authentication behavior..

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Jun 27, 2026, 18:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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