Vulnerability Description
utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not properly check mountpoint permissions, which allows local users to remove directories via a umount system call.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ecryptfs | Ecryptfs-Utils | <= 89 |
| Ecryptfs | Ecryptfs Utils | 58 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00009.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1188-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=729465Vendor Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/ecryptfs/+download
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-08/msg00009.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1188-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=729465Vendor Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/ecryptfs/+download
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1832?
CVE-2011-1832 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not properly check mountpoint permissions, which allows local users to remove directories via a umount system call.
How severe is CVE-2011-1832?
CVE-2011-1832 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1832?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-Utils, Ecryptfs Ecryptfs Utils.