CVE-2010-0296

glibc: Improper encoding of names with certain special character in utilities for writing to mtab table

Published Jun 1, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The encode_name macro in misc/mntent_r.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.11.1 and earlier, as used by ncpmount and mount.cifs, does not properly handle newline characters in mountpoint names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (mtab corruption), or possibly modify mount options and gain privileges, via a crafted mount request.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-2058-1 New glibc packages fix several vulnerabilities
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-0327 The encode_name macro in misc/mntent_r.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.11.1 and earlier, as used by ncpmount and mount.cifs, does not properly handle newline characters in mountpoint names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (mtab corruption), or possibly modify mount options and gain privileges, via a crafted mount request.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-944-1 GNU C Library vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 12:45 AM
Reserved
Jan 12, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 1, 2010, 8:30 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:15 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
May 25, 2010, 12:00 AM