REDHAT-BUG-695921: Low severity util-linux vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2011
·
Updated

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2011-1676 to the following vulnerability:

Name: CVE-2011-1676 URL: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-1676 Assigned: 20110409 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/11 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/9 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/10 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/12 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/3 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/7 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/9 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/5 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/7 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/16 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/6 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/4 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/6 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/3 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/4 Reference: http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/01/2 Reference: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=688980

mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab.tmp file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via multiple invocations.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Red Hat util-linux<2.19

Event History

Apr 12, 2011
Data Sourced
10:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-695921?

REDHAT-BUG-695921 is associated with CVE-2011-1676, which has a medium severity rating.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-695921?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-695921, upgrade to a version of util-linux higher than 2.19.

3

What products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-695921?

REDHAT-BUG-695921 affects the Red Hat util-linux package version 2.19 and below.

4

What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-695921?

REDHAT-BUG-695921 is a vulnerability in the util-linux package that can potentially lead to privilege escalation.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-695921?

There are no specific workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-695921, and it is recommended to apply the latest updates.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203