high
7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-2876

First published: Tue Sep 13 2005(Updated: )

umount in util-linux 2.8 to 2.12q, 2.13-pre1, and 2.13-pre2, and other packages such as loop-aes-utils, allows local users with unmount permissions to gain privileges via the -r (remount) option, which causes the file system to be remounted with just the read-only flag, which effectively clears the nosuid, nodev, and other flags.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
util-linux=2.12a
util-linux=2.12k
util-linux=2.11r
util-linux=2.10p
util-linux=2.8.1_alpha
util-linux=2.9i
util-linux=2.11q
util-linux=2.9w
util-linux=2.11y
util-linux=2.11x
util-linux=2.8_12
util-linux=2.10f
util-linux=2.12o
util-linux=2.12b
util-linux=2.10m
util-linux=2.11n
util-linux=2.13_pre2
util-linux=2.11z
util-linux=2.12j
util-linux=2.12q
util-linux=2.13_pre1
util-linux=2.12p
util-linux=2.12i
util-linux=2.11f
util-linux=2.11w

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2876?

    CVE-2005-2876 is classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2876?

    To fix CVE-2005-2876, upgrade util-linux to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of util-linux are affected by CVE-2005-2876?

    Versions of util-linux from 2.8 to 2.12q, including specific versions like 2.12a and 2.11r, are affected by CVE-2005-2876.

  • Can CVE-2005-2876 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2005-2876 requires local access for exploitation, as it affects users with unmount permissions.

  • What impact does CVE-2005-2876 have on system security?

    The impact of CVE-2005-2876 allows local users to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system integrity.

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