CVE-2011-2500

Name: CVE-2011-2500
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-02-15T14:57:06.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-2500 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The host_reliable_addrinfo function in support/export/hostname.c in nfs-utils before 1.2.4 does not properly use DNS to verify access to NFS exports, which allows remote attackers to mount filesystems by establishing crafted DNS A and PTR records.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The host_reliable_addrinfo function in support/export/hostname.c in nfs-utils before 1.2.4 does not properly use DNS to verify access to NFS exports, which allows remote attackers to mount filesystems by establishing crafted DNS A and PTR records.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux-Nfs	Nfs-Utils	<= 1.2.3
Linux-Nfs	Nfs-Utils	1.2.0
Linux-Nfs	Nfs-Utils	1.2.1
Linux-Nfs	Nfs-Utils	1.2.2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 15, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-2500?

How severe is CVE-2011-2500?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-2500 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-2500?

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Source: NVD / NIST