CVE-2013-0157

Name: CVE-2013-0157
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-01-21T18:55:09.007+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0157 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. (a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

(a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kernel	Util-Linux	2.14.1
Kernel	Util-Linux	2.17.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 21, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0157?

How severe is CVE-2013-0157?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0157 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0157?

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Source: NVD / NIST