Input Validation Flaw in Calibre by Open Source
CVE-2011-4124

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Calibre-ebook

Status
Calibre
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 October 2021

What is CVE-2011-4124?

Calibre is affected by input validation vulnerabilities in the linux_mount_helper.c file, which may allow attackers to perform argument injection. This weakness can lead to unauthorized privilege escalation, potentially enabling attackers to execute commands with elevated permissions. Proper security measures should be taken to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)

Calibre unknown

References

https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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