Vulnerability Description
(a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | Util-Linux | 2.14.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/697464
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=135749410312247&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/88953
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0517.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:154
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=892330
- http://bugs.debian.org/697464
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=135749410312247&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/88953
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0517.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:154
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=892330
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-0157?
CVE-2013-0157 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). (a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line o...
How severe is CVE-2013-0157?
CVE-2013-0157 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-2013-0157?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kernel Util-Linux.