CVE-2011-1681
First published: Sun Apr 10 2011(Updated: )
vmware-hgfsmounter in VMware Open Virtual Machine Tools (aka open-vm-tools) 8.4.2-261024 and earlier attempts to append to the /etc/mtab file without first checking whether resource limits would interfere, which allows local users to trigger corruption of this file via a process with a small RLIMIT_FSIZE value, a related issue to CVE-2011-1089.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Open VM Tools | <=8.4.2-261024 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/11
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/01/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/10
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/16
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688980
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/6
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/7
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/9
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/3
- 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/2011/03/22/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/7
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44904
- https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/8711677
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66699
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1681?
CVE-2011-1681 has been classified with a medium severity level due to its potential to cause local file corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1681?
To fix CVE-2011-1681, you should upgrade to VMware Open Virtual Machine Tools version 8.4.2-261025 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1681?
CVE-2011-1681 affects users of VMware Open Virtual Machine Tools versions 8.4.2-261024 and earlier.
What vulnerability does CVE-2011-1681 expose?
CVE-2011-1681 exposes a vulnerability that allows local users to corrupt the /etc/mtab file.
Can CVE-2011-1681 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2011-1681 can only be exploited locally by users with access to the affected system.
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