Local Vulnerability in Util-Linux Mount by Red Hat
CVE-2011-1677

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Linux
Status
Util-linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 April 2011

What is CVE-2011-1677?

The utilization of mount in versions 2.19 and earlier of Util-Linux poses a flaw where the /etc/mtab~ lock file is not removed after failed attempts to add mount entries. This oversight can lead to potential risks, as the remaining lock file may allow unauthorized users to exploit the system through local attack vectors.

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References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/5
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http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/9
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66703
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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