CVE-2011-1677
First published: Sun Apr 10 2011(Updated: )
mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab~ lock file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | <=2.19 | |
| Linux | =2.2 | |
| Linux | =2.5 | |
| Linux | =2.7 | |
| Linux | =2.8 | |
| Linux | =2.9 | |
| Linux | =2.10 | |
| Linux | =2.11 | |
| Linux | =2.12 | |
| Linux | =2.12-pre | |
| Linux | =2.13 | |
| Linux | =2.13-pre | |
| Linux | =2.14 | |
| Linux | =2.15 | |
| Linux | =2.16 | |
| Linux | =2.17 | |
| Linux | =2.18 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/01/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/16
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688980
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/11
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/10
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/3
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/12
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1691.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66703
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48114
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1677?
CVE-2011-1677 has an unspecified severity rating, indicating potential risks without precise scoring.
How does CVE-2011-1677 affect systems?
CVE-2011-1677 allows for a local attack vector due to the improper handling of the /etc/mtab~ lock file.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1677?
To mitigate CVE-2011-1677, update the util-linux package to a version later than 2.19.
What versions of util-linux are affected by CVE-2011-1677?
CVE-2011-1677 affects util-linux versions 2.19 and earlier.
Is there a specific exploit for CVE-2011-1677?
CVE-2011-1677 does not have a publicly documented exploit, but it poses a local security risk.
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