Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2011-1677 is an old local issue in util-linux mount 2.19 and earlier. A failed mount update can leave the /etc/mtab~ lock file behind. The public record says the impact is unspecified, so urgency depends on whether affected legacy Linux systems are still in use. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Linux systems running util-linux 2.19 or earlier, especially where untrusted local users can invoke mount helpers. Modern systems may be unaffected if they use patched vendor packages or newer util-linux versions, but this must be verified per distribution. Prioritize this during legacy Linux hygiene work, not as an emergency internet-facing incident. Escalate if affected systems support shared shell access, regulated workloads, or operationally critical mounts where local denial or integrity impact would matter. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running util-linux or mount versions at or below 2.19.; Apply vendor util-linux updates or backports where the distribution provides them.; Review Red Hat RHSA-2011:1691 and relevant vendor guidance for fixed packages..
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- utillinux-mount-unspecified(66703)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688980CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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