CVE-2011-1676

util-linux: mount does not remove /etc/mtab.tmp after failed mount entry addition

Published Apr 10, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab.tmp file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via multiple invocations.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-1676 mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab.tmp file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via multiple invocations.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 10:37 PM
Reserved
Apr 9, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 10, 2011, 2:55 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:29 PM
Severity
Public date
Mar 3, 2011, 12:00 AM