CVE-2011-1006
CVE-2011-1006 is a high-severity vulnerability in Balbir Singh Libcgroup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Balbir Singh Libcgroup
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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?
- CVE-2011-1006 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2011-1006 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2011-1006?
- CVE-2011-1006 primarily affects Balbir Singh Libcgroup. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2011-1006?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2011-1006 published?
- CVE-2011-1006 was published on 2011-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://libcg.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libcg/libcg%3Ba=commit%3Bh=5ae8aea1ecd60c439121d3329d8eaabf13d292c1
- 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/43611
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43891
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44093
- http://sourceforge.net/projects/libcg/files/libcgroup/v0.37.1/libcgroup-0.37.1.tar.bz2/download
- 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/2011/0679
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0774
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=678107
Affected products (17)
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.1c:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.32:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.32.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.32.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.35.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.36.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.36.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:balbir_singh:libcgroup:0.37:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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