CVE-2011-1677

util-linux: umount may fail to remove /etc/mtab~ lock file

Published Apr 10, 2011 CVSS 2.0 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab~ lock file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-1677 mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab~ lock file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.
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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
Low
Public date
Mar 3, 2011, 12:00 AM