CVE-2011-2502

Description

runtime/staprun/staprun_funcs.c in the systemtap runtime tool (staprun) in SystemTap before 1.6 does not properly validate modules when a module path is specified by a user for user-space probing, which allows local users in the stapusr group to gain privileges via a crafted module in the search path in the -u argument.

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=716476
http://sources.redhat.com/git/gitweb.cgi?p=systemtap.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=4ecaadf545a729bb3e5f01f6f019716d49815d9a
http://secunia.com/advisories/45377 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://sources.redhat.com/git/gitweb.cgi?p=systemtap.git%3Ba=blob%3Bf=NEWS%3Bhb=304d73b1fea24af791f2a129fb141c5009eae6a8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-2502?
CVE-2011-2502 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-2502?
To fix CVE-2011-2502, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-2502 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-2502 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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