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CVE-2010-0791

2.1 · LOW

The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly create lock files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application failure) via unspecif…

Published Mar 10, 2010ncpfsCWE-264EPSS 0.36%

Overview

CVE-2010-0791 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ncpfs ncpfs. It was published on March 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The (1) ncpmount, (2) ncpumount, and (3) ncplogin programs in ncpfs 2.2.6 do not properly create lock files, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (application failure) via unspecified vectors that trigger the creation of a /etc/mtab~ file that persists after the program exits.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncpfs. Update ncpfs 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

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Mar/122Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509893/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509894/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/38563Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Mar/122Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509893/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0791?

CVE-2010-0791 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ncpfs ncpfs. It was published on March 10, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2010-0791?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2010-0791?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ncpfs. Update ncpfs 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-2010-0791?

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