CVE-2011-1833
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1833 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the ecryptfs_mount function in fs/ecryptfs/main.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to bypass intended file permissions via a mount.ecryptfs_private mount with a mismatched uid.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Race condition in the ecryptfs_mount function in fs/ecryptfs/main.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to bypass intended file permissions via a mount.ecryptfs_private mount with a mismatched uid.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.0.44 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0 | Rc1 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.1 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.2 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.3 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.4 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.5 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.6 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.7 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.8 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.9 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.10 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.11 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.12 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.13 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.14 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.15 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.16 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.17 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.18 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.19 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.20 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.21 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.22 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.23 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.24 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.25 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.26 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.27 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.28 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.29 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.30 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.31 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.32 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.33 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.34 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.35 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.36 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.37 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.38 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.39 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.40 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.41 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.42 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.0.43 | — |
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1833?
Race condition in the ecryptfs_mount function in fs/ecryptfs/main.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to bypass intended file permissions via a mount.ecryptfs_private mount with a mismatched uid.
How severe is CVE-2011-1833?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1833 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1833?
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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