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CVE-2010-0791

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

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CVE-2010-0791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly create lock files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application failure) via unspecified vectors that trigger the creation of a /etc/mtab~ file that persists after the program exits.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly create lock files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application failure) via unspecified vectors that trigger the creation of a /etc/mtab~ file that persists after the program exits.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NcpfsNcpfs2.2.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0791?
The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly create lock files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application failure) via unspecified vectors that trigger the creation of a /etc/mtab~ file that persists after the program exits.
How severe is CVE-2010-0791?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0791?
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Source: NVD / NIST