RedHat Update for libcap RHSA-2011:1694-03

Solution
Please Install the Updated Packages.
Insight
The libcap packages provide a library and tools for getting and setting POSIX capabilities. It was found that capsh did not change into the new root when using the &quot --chroot&quot option. An application started via the &quot capsh --chroot&quot command could 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, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.
Affected
libcap on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6), Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6), Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)
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