CVE-2011-1095

6.2 MEDIUM 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2011-04-10 02:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 6.2 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2011-04-10 02:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:28 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-264
Record status: Modified

Affected

Gnu Glibc ≤ 2.12.2
Gnu Glibc 1.00
Gnu Glibc 1.01
Gnu Glibc 1.02
Gnu Glibc 1.03
Gnu Glibc 1.04
Gnu Glibc 1.05
Gnu Glibc 1.06

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: High
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record