CVE-2011-0541
UnknownEPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2011-0541 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. fuse 2.8.5 and earlier does not properly handle when /etc/mtab cannot be updated, which allows local users to unmount arbitrary directories via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
fuse 2.8.5 and earlier does not properly handle when /etc/mtab cannot be updated, which allows local users to unmount arbitrary directories via a symlink attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuse | Fuse | <= 2.8.5 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 1.9 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.0 | Pre0 |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.1 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.2 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.2.1 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.3 | Pre |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.3.0 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.4.0 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.4.1 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.4.2 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.5.0 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.5.1 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.5.2 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.5.3 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.6.0 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.6.1 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.6.3 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.6.5 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.7.0 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.7.1 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.7.2 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.7.3 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.7.4 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.7.5 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.7.6 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.8.0 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.8.1 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.8.2 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.8.3 | — |
| Fuse | Fuse | 2.8.4 | — |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-0541?
fuse 2.8.5 and earlier does not properly handle when /etc/mtab cannot be updated, which allows local users to unmount arbitrary directories via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2011-0541?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0541 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0541?
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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