CVE-2011-1675: Low severity suse util-linux vulnerability
mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier attempts to append to the /etc/mtab.tmp file without first checking whether resource limits would interfere, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via a process with a small RLIMITFSIZE value, a related issue to CVE-2011-1089.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1675?
CVE-2011-1675 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to corrupt the /etc/mtab file.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1675?
To fix CVE-2011-1675, you should upgrade to util-linux version 2.20 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1675?
CVE-2011-1675 affects local users on systems running util-linux versions 2.19 and earlier.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2011-1675?
Any Linux system using util-linux mount versions up to 2.19 is vulnerable to CVE-2011-1675.
Can CVE-2011-1675 lead to a system compromise?
CVE-2011-1675 does not directly lead to system compromise but allows local users to corrupt critical system files.