REDHAT-BUG-695921: Low severity util-linux vulnerability
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.
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What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-695921?
REDHAT-BUG-695921 is associated with CVE-2011-1676, which has a medium severity rating.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-695921?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-695921, upgrade to a version of util-linux higher than 2.19.
What products are affected by REDHAT-BUG-695921?
REDHAT-BUG-695921 affects the Red Hat util-linux package version 2.19 and below.
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.
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.