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CVE-2011-2490

HIGH · CVSS 7.2 EPSS 0.53%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2011-07-27 · Last synced 2026-08-04

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CVE
CVE-2011-2490
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.2
EPSS
0.53%

Original NVD Description

opielogin.c in opielogin in OPIE 2.4.1-test1 and earlier does not check the return value of the setuid system call, which allows local users to gain privileges by arranging for an account to already be running its maximum number of processes.