CVE-2011-1676: linux util-linux
CVSS: 3.3v2.0LowModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2011-1676
Published 10-04-2011Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2011-1676 is a low (CVSS 3.3) vulnerability in linux util-linux. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.5% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
3.3/10
010
Low · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.49%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference
Timeline
- 10-04-2011PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionLow 3.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.49%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
41%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.49% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.49%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (bugzilla.redhat.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (openwall.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Linux1 product
- util-linux≤ 2.19 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.10 | 2.11 | 2.12 | 2.12:pre | 2.13 | 2.13:pre | 2.14 | 2.15 | 2.16 | 2.17 | 2.18
Ubuntu1 product
- util-linux< 2.20.1-5.1ubuntu20.4
2 vendors · 2 products