CVE-2014-1425: cmanager 0.32 does not properly enforce nesting when modifying cgroup properties, which allows local users...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2014-1425 is a local access issue in cmanager 0.32. A user already on the system could modify cgroup properties more broadly than intended, potentially affecting all cgroups. The supplied sources do not provide severity scoring, affected Ubuntu release details, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems running cmanager 0.32, especially Ubuntu systems covered by USN-2451-1. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm exposure through package inventory and the Ubuntu advisory rather than assuming broader impact. Prioritize this for Linux systems where untrusted or semi-trusted users have local access. Business urgency is lower than a remote unauthenticated flaw, but shared hosts, multi-user servers, and container-management environments deserve prompt review. Mitigation focus: Check Ubuntu USN-2451-1 for applicable package updates.; Update affected cmanager packages according to vendor guidance.; Remove or disable cmanager where not operationally required..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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