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...

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This is an old local privilege-escalation risk in glibc locale output handling. A local user could potentially abuse crafted localization environment variables when another program feeds locale output into an eval-based script. It is not a remote network flaw by itself. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems or appliances still running glibc/libc6 before 2.13 or vendor builds missing the referenced fix. The bundle names advisories from Red Hat, Gentoo, VMware, and Mandriva, but affected inventory must be verified locally. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and privilege-boundary issue, not an emergency internet-facing incident. Prioritize unsupported systems, multi-user servers, and appliances that may carry old glibc builds. Mitigation focus: Upgrade glibc/libc6 to a vendor-fixed build or version 2.13 or later.; Apply relevant distribution or appliance advisories for Red Hat, Gentoo, VMware, or Mandriva systems.; Review scripts that evaluate locale command output, especially privileged scripts..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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