CVE-2021-3996

util-linux: Unauthorized unmount of filesystems in libmount

Published Aug 23, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A logic error was found in the libmount library of util-linux in the function that allows an unprivileged user to unmount a FUSE filesystem. This flaw allows a local user on a vulnerable system to unmount other users' filesystems that are either world-writable themselves (like /tmp) or mounted in a world-writable directory. An attacker may use this flaw to cause a denial of service to applications that use the affected filesystems.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-5055-1 util-linux security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5279-1 util-linux vulnerabilities
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'poc', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Oct 15, 2024, 3:26 PM
Reserved
Nov 22, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 23, 2022, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:06 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 24, 2022, 11:00 AM