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CVE-2011-1006

UnknownEPSS 0.42%

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CVE-2011-1006 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_cgroup_spec function in tools/tools-common.c in the Control Group Configuration Library (aka libcgroup or libcg) before 0.37.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted controller list on the command line of an application. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_cgroup_spec function in tools/tools-common.c in the Control Group Configuration Library (aka libcgroup or libcg) before 0.37.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted controller list on the command line of an application. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Balbir SinghLibcgroup<= 0.37—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.1b—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.1c—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.2—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.3—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.31—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.32—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.32.1—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.32.2—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.33—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.34—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.35—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.35.1—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.36—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.36.1—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.36.2—
Balbir SinghLibcgroup0.37Rc1

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1006?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the parse_cgroup_spec function in tools/tools-common.c in the Control Group Configuration Library (aka libcgroup or libcg) before 0.37.1 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted controller list on the command line of an application. NOTE: it is not clear whether this issue crosses privilege boundaries.
How severe is CVE-2011-1006?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1006 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1006?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST