CVE-2011-1676: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-1676: mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab.tmp file after a failed attempt to add a...

mount in util-linux 2.19 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab.tmp file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which allows local users to trigger corruption of the /etc/mtab file via multiple invocations.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 22:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a local Linux issue in util-linux mount 2.19 and earlier. A local user can cause failed mount bookkeeping to leave a temporary mtab file behind, leading to corruption of /etc/mtab. The main business concern is reliability and local disruption, not remote compromise. Exposure is limited to systems running util-linux mount 2.19 or earlier where local users can invoke mount-related helpers. Internet-facing exposure is not indicated by the provided sources. Treat as a targeted hygiene item for legacy Linux estates. It is not a remote emergency, but shared systems with local users should be reviewed because corrupted mount state can affect operations and incident response visibility. Mitigation focus: Inventory Linux systems for util-linux mount 2.19 or earlier.; Check Linux vendor advisories for patched or backported util-linux packages.; Prioritize updates on multi-user systems and shared shell environments..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 10, 2011, 01:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688980CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
utillinux-mount-sec-bypass(66704)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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