CVE-2007-5191
UnknownEPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2007-5191 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mount and umount in util-linux and loop-aes-utils call the setuid and setgid functions in the wrong order and do not check the return values, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via helpers such as mount.nfs.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mount and umount in util-linux and loop-aes-utils call the setuid and setgid functions in the wrong order and do not check the return values, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via helpers such as mount.nfs.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | Util-Linux | <= 2.13.1.1 |
| Loop-Aes-Utils Project | Loop-Aes-Utils | All versions |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 7 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.06 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 6.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 7.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 3.1 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=195390Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:198Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-10/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27104Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27122Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27145Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27188Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27283Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27354Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27399Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27687Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28348Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28349Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28368Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28469Third Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-18.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-023.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1449Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1450Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0969.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485936/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486859/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-533-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0001.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3417Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0064Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=320041Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1757Broken Link
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=195390Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:198Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-10/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27104Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27122Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27145Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27188Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27283Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27354Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27399Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27687Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28348Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28349Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28368Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28469Third Party Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-18.xmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-023.htmThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1449Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1450Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0969.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485936/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486859/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018782Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-533-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0001.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3417Third Party Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0064Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=320041Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1757Broken Link
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2007-5191?
mount and umount in util-linux and loop-aes-utils call the setuid and setgid functions in the wrong order and do not check the return values, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via helpers such as mount.nfs.
How severe is CVE-2007-5191?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5191 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5191?
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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