CVE-2011-1675
UnknownEPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1675 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier attempts to append to the /etc/mtab.tmp file without first checking whether resource limits would interfere, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via a process with a small RLIMIT_FSIZE value, a related issue to CVE-2011-1089.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier attempts to append to the /etc/mtab.tmp file without first checking whether resource limits would interfere, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via a process with a small RLIMIT_FSIZE value, a related issue to CVE-2011-1089.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Util-Linux | <= 2.19 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.2 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.5 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.7 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.8 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.9 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.10 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.11 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.12 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.13 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.14 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.15 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.16 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.17 |
| Linux | Util-Linux | 2.18 |
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1691.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688980Issue Tracking
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/10Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/11Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/9Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/16Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/01/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1691.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688980Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1675?
mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier attempts to append to the /etc/mtab.tmp file without first checking whether resource limits would interfere, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via a process with a small RLIMIT_FSIZE value, a related issue to CVE-2011-1089.
How severe is CVE-2011-1675?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1675 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1675?
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-2011-1675?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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