Vulnerability Description
fusermount in fuse 2.8.5 and earlier does not perform a chdir to / before performing a mount or umount, which allows local users to unmount arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.
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=1e7607
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/02/2Patch
- 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=1e7607
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/02/2Patch
- 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-2011-0542?
CVE-2011-0542 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). fusermount in fuse 2.8.5 and earlier does not perform a chdir to / before performing a mount or umount, which allows local users to unmount arbitrary directories via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-0542?
CVE-2011-0542 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-2011-0542?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fuse Fuse.