# CVE-2018-14348: cgroup-bin: libcgroup up to and including 0.41 creates /var/log/cgred with mode 0666 regardless of the configured umask, leading...

CVE-2018-14348 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by cgroup-bin 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1, released August 14, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-14348
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0232
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 14, 2018

## Description

libcgroup up to and including 0.41 creates /var/log/cgred with mode 0666 regardless of the configured umask, leading to disclosure of information.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | cgroup-bin Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1 | [cgroup-bin 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cgroup-bin-0.41-8ubuntu2-esm1.md) | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Linux | cgroup-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1 | [cgroup-tools 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-cgroup-tools-0.41-8ubuntu2-esm1.md) | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Linux | libcgroup1 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1 | [libcgroup1 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libcgroup1-0.41-8ubuntu2-esm1.md) | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Linux | libpam-cgroup Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1 | [libpam-cgroup 0.41-8ubuntu2+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpam-cgroup-0.41-8ubuntu2-esm1.md) | Aug 14, 2018 |

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