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CVE-2011-3145

3.8 · LOW

When mount.ecrpytfs_private before version 87-0ubuntu1.2 calls setreuid() it doesn't also set the effective group id.

Published Apr 22, 2019CWE-254EPSS 0.98%

Overview

CVE-2011-3145 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.8 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.8, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

When mount.ecrpytfs_private before version 87-0ubuntu1.2 calls setreuid() it doesn't also set the effective group id. So when it creates the new version, mtab.tmp, it's created with the group id of the user running mount.ecryptfs_private.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refbazaar.launchpad.net/~ecryptfs/ecryptfs/trunk/revision/558Refbazaar.launchpad.net/~ecryptfs/ecryptfs/trunk/revision/558

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3145?

CVE-2011-3145 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 22, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.8 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2011-3145?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.8, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-3145?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2011-3145?

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