CVE-2011-1098

CVE-2011-1098 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gentoo Logrotate with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-362.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-362
• Affected product: Gentoo Logrotate
• Published: 2011-03-30
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in the createOutputFile function in logrotate.c in logrotate 3.7.9 and earlier allows local users to read log data by opening a file before the intended permissions are in place.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1098?

Race condition in the createOutputFile function in logrotate.c in logrotate 3.7.9 and earlier allows local users to read log data by opening a file before the intended permissions are in place.

How severe is CVE-2011-1098?

CVE-2011-1098 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-1098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1098?

CVE-2011-1098 primarily affects Gentoo Logrotate. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1098?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-1098 published?

CVE-2011-1098 was published on 2011-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-April/057845.html
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/056992.html
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/16
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/17
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/18
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/19
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/22
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/24
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/25
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/26
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/27
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/28
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/29
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/30
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/31
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/32
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/33
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/4
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/6
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/8
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/06/3
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/06/4
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/06/5
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/06/6
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/11
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/5
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/6
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/08/5
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/10/2
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/10/3

Affected products (14)

• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.3:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.5.9:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.6.5:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7.1:r1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7.1:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gentoo:logrotate:3.7.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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