Strix
26.1K

CVE-2008-3970

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified

CVE-2008-3970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a local mount.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a local mount.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.32%

23.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Pam MountPam Mount0.10
Pam MountPam Mount0.11
Pam MountPam Mount0.12.2
Pam MountPam Mount0.13
Pam MountPam Mount0.15
Pam MountPam Mount0.16
Pam MountPam Mount0.17
Pam MountPam Mount0.18
Pam MountPam Mount0.19
Pam MountPam Mount0.20
Pam MountPam Mount0.21
Pam MountPam Mount0.26
Pam MountPam Mount0.27
Pam MountPam Mount0.28
Pam MountPam Mount0.29
Pam MountPam Mount0.31
Pam MountPam Mount0.32
Pam MountPam Mount0.35
Pam MountPam Mount0.35.1
Pam MountPam Mount0.37
Pam MountPam Mount0.38
Pam MountPam Mount0.39
Pam MountPam Mount0.40
Pam MountPam Mount0.41
Pam MountPam Mount0.43
Pam MountPam Mount0.44
Pam MountPam Mount0.45

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3970?
pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a local mount.
How severe is CVE-2008-3970?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3970 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3970?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-3970?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST