Vulnerability Description
umount in util-linux 2.8 to 2.12q, 2.13-pre1, and 2.13-pre2, and other packages such as loop-aes-utils, allows local users with unmount permissions to gain privileges via the -r (remount) option, which causes the file system to be remounted with just the read-only flag, which effectively clears the nosuid, nodev, and other flags.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Andries Brouwer | Util-Linux | 2.8.1_alpha |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112656096125857&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112690609622266&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16785
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16988
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17004
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17027
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17133
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17154
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18502
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101960-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-014.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-823
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-825
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_21_sr.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/19369
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2876?
CVE-2005-2876 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). umount in util-linux 2.8 to 2.12q, 2.13-pre1, and 2.13-pre2, and other packages such as loop-aes-utils, allows local users with unmount permissions to gain privileges via the -r (remount) option, whic...
How severe is CVE-2005-2876?
CVE-2005-2876 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2876?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Andries Brouwer Util-Linux.