Oval Definition:oval:com.ubuntu.precise:def:20111006000
Revision Date:2011-03-22Version:1
Title:CVE-2011-1006 on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) - medium.
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.
Family:unixClass:vulnerability
Status:Reference(s):CVE-2011-1006
Platform(s):Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
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Definition Synopsis
  • Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (precise) is installed.
  • AND The 'libcgroup' package in precise is affected and needs fixing.
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