Oval Definition:oval:org.mitre.oval:def:27172
Revision Date:2014-12-08Version:3
Title:RHSA-2011:1694 -- libcap security and bug fix update (Low)
Description:The libcap packages provide a library and tools for getting and settingPOSIX capabilities.It was found that capsh did not change into the new root when using the"--chroot" option. An application started via the "capsh --chroot" commandcould use this flaw to escape the chroot restrictions. (CVE-2011-4099)This update also fixes the following bug:* Previously, the libcap packages did not contain the capsh(1) manual page.With this update, the capsh(1) manual page is included. (BZ#730957)All libcap users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, whichcontain backported patches to correct these issues.
Family:unixClass:patch
Status:ACCEPTEDReference(s):CVE-2011-4099
RHSA-2011:1694
Platform(s):Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Product(s):libcap
Definition Synopsis
  • The operating system installed on the system is Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • AND Packages match section
  • libcap is earlier than 0:2.16-5.5.el6
  • OR libcap-debuginfo is earlier than 0:2.16-5.5.el6
  • OR libcap-devel is earlier than 0:2.16-5.5.el6
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