Vulnerability Description
fuse 2.8.5 and earlier does not properly handle when /etc/mtab cannot be updated, which allows local users to unmount arbitrary directories via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse | Fuse | <= 2.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://fuse.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=fuse/fuse%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bf5ffb
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/02/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/03/5Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/08/4Patch
- http://fuse.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=fuse/fuse%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bf5ffb
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/02/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/03/5Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/08/4Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-0541?
CVE-2011-0541 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). fuse 2.8.5 and earlier does not properly handle when /etc/mtab cannot be updated, which allows local users to unmount arbitrary directories via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2011-0541?
CVE-2011-0541 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0541?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fuse Fuse.