Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libcap | Libcap | <= 2.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1694.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=722694Vendor Advisory
- https://sites.google.com/site/fullycapable/release-notes-for-libcap/releasenotes
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1694.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=722694Vendor Advisory
- https://sites.google.com/site/fullycapable/release-notes-for-libcap/releasenotes
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4099?
CVE-2011-4099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2011-4099?
CVE-2011-4099 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libcap Libcap.