CVE-2011-2489
CVE-2011-2489 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nrl Opie 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-189.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Nrl Opie
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple off-by-one errors in opiesu.c in opiesu in OPIE 2.4.1-test1 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted command line.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2011-2489?
- Multiple off-by-one errors in opiesu.c in opiesu in OPIE 2.4.1-test1 and earlier might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted command line.
- How severe is CVE-2011-2489?
- CVE-2011-2489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-2489 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-2489?
- CVE-2011-2489 primarily affects Nrl Opie. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-2489?
- 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-2011-2489 published?
- CVE-2011-2489 was published on 2011-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=631344
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45448
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2281
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/22/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/06/23/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48390
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=698772
- https://bugzillafiles.novell.org/attachment.cgi?id=435902
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/10082052
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/10082068
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:*:test1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nrl:opie:2.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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