CVE-2011-2905

Medium

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the perf_config function in tools/perf/util/config.c in perf, as distributed in the Linux kernel before 3.1, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a crafted config file in the current working directory.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2013-03-01
Last modified 2026-04-29
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.2

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

References

5 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2011-2905?

    CVE-2011-2905 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 out of 10 . CVE-2011-2905 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2011-2905?

    CVE-2011-2905 has a CVSS score of 6.2 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2011-2905?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2011-2905 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2011-2905 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2011-2905 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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