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CVE-2005-2876

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

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CVE-2005-2876 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. umount in util-linux 2.8 to 2.12q, 2.13-pre1, and 2.13-pre2, and other packages such as loop-aes-utils, allows local users with unmount permissions to gain privileges via the -r (remount) option, which causes the file system to be remounted with just the read-only flag, which effectively clears the nosuid, nodev, and other flags.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

umount in util-linux 2.8 to 2.12q, 2.13-pre1, and 2.13-pre2, and other packages such as loop-aes-utils, allows local users with unmount permissions to gain privileges via the -r (remount) option, which causes the file system to be remounted with just the read-only flag, which effectively clears the nosuid, nodev, and other flags.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.8.1_alpha
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.8_12
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.9i
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.9w
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.10f
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.10m
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.10p
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11f
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11n
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11q
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11r
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11w
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11x
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11y
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.11z
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12a
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12b
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12i
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12j
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12k
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12o
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12p
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.12q
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.13_pre1
Andries BrouwerUtil-Linux2.13_pre2

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2876?
umount in util-linux 2.8 to 2.12q, 2.13-pre1, and 2.13-pre2, and other packages such as loop-aes-utils, allows local users with unmount permissions to gain privileges via the -r (remount) option, which causes the file system to be remounted with just the read-only flag, which effectively clears the nosuid, nodev, and other flags.
How severe is CVE-2005-2876?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2876 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2876?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST