CVE-2011-1095

CVE-2011-1095 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Glibc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Description

locale/programs/locale.c in locale in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.13 does not quote its output, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted localization environment variable, in conjunction with a program that executes a script that uses the eval function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1095?
locale/programs/locale.c in locale in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.13 does not quote its output, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted localization environment variable, in conjunction with a program that executes a script that uses the eval function.
How severe is CVE-2011-1095?
CVE-2011-1095 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1095 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1095?
CVE-2011-1095 primarily affects Gnu Glibc. In total, 57 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1095?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1095 published?
CVE-2011-1095 was published on 2011-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (57)

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