Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Balbir Singh | Libcgroup | <= 0.37 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libcg.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libcg/libcg%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5ae
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/056683.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/056734.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-04/msg00027.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43611Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43758Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43891
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44093
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/libcg/files/libcgroup/v0.37.1/libcgroup-0.37.1.tPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2193
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0320.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46729
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025158
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0679Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0774
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1006?
CVE-2011-1006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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 privil...
How severe is CVE-2011-1006?
CVE-2011-1006 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1006?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Balbir Singh Libcgroup.