CVE-2011-4124 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Input validation issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c which can lead to argument injection and elevation of privileges.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Calibre-Ebook	Calibre	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/Not ApplicableThird Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/Not ApplicableThird Party Advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-4124?

CVE-2011-4124 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Input validation issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c which can lead to argument injection and elevation of privileges.

How severe is CVE-2011-4124?

CVE-2011-4124 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4124?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Calibre-Ebook Calibre.