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CVE-2011-4099

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified

CVE-2011-4099 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The capsh program in libcap before 2.22 does not change the current working directory when the --chroot option is specified, which allows local users to bypass the chroot restrictions via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The capsh program in libcap before 2.22 does not change the current working directory when the --chroot option is specified, which allows local users to bypass the chroot restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibcapLibcap<= 2.21
LibcapLibcap2.00
LibcapLibcap2.01
LibcapLibcap2.02
LibcapLibcap2.03
LibcapLibcap2.04
LibcapLibcap2.05
LibcapLibcap2.06
LibcapLibcap2.07
LibcapLibcap2.08
LibcapLibcap2.09
LibcapLibcap2.10
LibcapLibcap2.11
LibcapLibcap2.12
LibcapLibcap2.13
LibcapLibcap2.14
LibcapLibcap2.15
LibcapLibcap2.16
LibcapLibcap2.17
LibcapLibcap2.18
LibcapLibcap2.19
LibcapLibcap2.20

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-4099?
The capsh program in libcap before 2.22 does not change the current working directory when the --chroot option is specified, which allows local users to bypass the chroot restrictions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-4099?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4099 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4099?
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