How severe is CVE-2011-2471?

CVE-2011-2471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2011-2471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-2471?

CVE-2011-2471 primarily affects Maynard Johnson Oprofile. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2471?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2011-2471 published?

CVE-2011-2471 was published on 2011-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-2471

CVE-2011-2471 is a high-severity vulnerability in Maynard Johnson Oprofile with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Maynard Johnson Oprofile
Published: 2011-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the (1) --vmlinux, (2) --session-dir, or (3) --xen argument, related to the daemonrc file and the do_save_setup and do_load_setup functions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1760.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2471?: utils/opcontrol in OProfile 0.9.6 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in the (1) --vmlinux, (2) --session-dir, or (3) --xen argument, related to the daemonrc file and the do_save_setup and do_load_setup functions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-1760.
How severe is CVE-2011-2471?: CVE-2011-2471 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2011-2471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2471?: CVE-2011-2471 primarily affects Maynard Johnson Oprofile. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2011-2471 published?: CVE-2011-2471 was published on 2011-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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cpe:2.3:a:maynard_johnson:oprofile:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:maynard_johnson:oprofile:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:maynard_johnson:oprofile:0.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:maynard_johnson:oprofile:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:maynard_johnson:oprofile:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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