CVE-2011-4126: Race Condition

Published Oct 27, 2021
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Updated

Race condition issues were found in Calibre at devices/linuxmounthelper.c allowing unprivileged users the ability to mount any device to anywhere.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Calibre-ebook Calibre

Event History

Oct 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:50 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:50 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2011-4126?

CVE-2011-4126 is a vulnerability in Calibre that allows unprivileged users to mount any device to anywhere due to race condition issues in devices/linux_mount_helper.c.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4126?

CVE-2011-4126 has a severity rating of critical with a CVSS score of 8.1.

3

How can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2011-4126?

Unprivileged users can exploit CVE-2011-4126 by taking advantage of the race condition issues in Calibre's devices/linux_mount_helper.c to mount any device to anywhere.

4

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2011-4126?

Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2011-4126. It is recommended to update Calibre to the latest version to address this vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2011-4126?

You can find more information about CVE-2011-4126 in the following references: [1] https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/, [2] https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027, [3] https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2

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