CVE-2011-1836: utils/ecryptfs-recover-private in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not establish a subdirectory with safe perm...

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This flaw affects the eCryptfs private-directory recovery tool before version 90. During recovery, it may create or use a directory with unsafe permissions, letting another local user bypass intended file access restrictions. It is a local exposure issue, not a remote network compromise based on the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely on Linux systems with ecryptfs-utils earlier than version 90 where encrypted private directory recovery is used and untrusted local users exist. The source bundle does not identify specific affected distribution package versions beyond Ubuntu and SUSE advisory references. Treat this as a targeted local-access risk. Prioritize shared Linux systems, jump hosts, labs, and multi-user workstations over single-user endpoints. No source in the bundle supports emergency action for internet-facing exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with ecryptfs-utils installed before version 90.; Review Ubuntu and SUSE advisories for vendor-specific fixed package versions.; Update ecryptfs-utils through supported distribution channels..

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

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