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CVE-2004-2610

4.6 · MEDIUM

mntd_mount.c in mntd before 0.4.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a remount option in the configuration file.

Published Dec 31, 2004stefan_bambachEPSS 0.44%

Overview

CVE-2004-2610 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting stefan_bambach mntd. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

mntd_mount.c in mntd before 0.4.2 might allow local users to gain privileges via shell metacharacters in a remount option in the configuration file. NOTE: It is not clear whether this is a vulnerability because there is not necessarily any common usage in which privilege boundaries are crossed. Typical usage would restrict write access to the configuration file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stefan_bambach. Update mntd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refprdownloads.sourceforge.net/mntd/mntd-0.4.2.tar.gz?downloadRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1011088Refwww.osvdb.org/9380Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17149Refprdownloads.sourceforge.net/mntd/mntd-0.4.2.tar.gz?downloadRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1011088Refwww.osvdb.org/9380Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17149

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2610?

CVE-2004-2610 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting stefan_bambach mntd. It was published on December 31, 2004 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2004-2610?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-2610?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stefan_bambach. Update mntd to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2004-2610?

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