CVE-2011-1749: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-1749: The nfs_addmntent function in support/nfs/nfs_mntent.c in the mount.nsf tool in nfs-utils before 1.2.4 atte...

The nfs_addmntent function in support/nfs/nfs_mntent.c in the mount.nsf tool in nfs-utils before 1.2.4 attempts to append to the /etc/mtab file without first checking whether resource limits would interfere, which allows local users to corrupt this file via a process with a small RLIMIT_FSIZE value, a related issue to CVE-2011-1089.

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

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CVE-2011-1749 is a local issue in nfs-utils before 1.2.4. A local user could make the mount helper corrupt /etc/mtab by running it under restrictive file-size limits. The business risk is mainly operational disruption or incorrect mount-state tracking on affected Linux systems. Exposure is most likely on older Linux systems with nfs-utils earlier than 1.2.4, especially where local users can invoke NFS mount tooling. The source bundle does not identify broader affected product lists beyond nfs-utils. Treat as low urgency unless legacy multi-user Linux systems still run old nfs-utils. Prioritize routine patch verification over emergency response, because the known prerequisite is local access and no active exploitation evidence is provided. Mitigation focus: Upgrade nfs-utils to version 1.2.4 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review Red Hat advisories RHSA-2011:1534 and RHSA-2012:0310 for affected builds.; Check current vendor guidance for supported distributions still carrying old nfs-utils packages..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 26, 2014, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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