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CVE-2010-2961

MediumPublished

mountall.c in mountall before 2.15.2 uses 0666 permissions for the root.rules file, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying this file.

Published: Sep 14, 2010
Updated: Sep 16, 2024
Assigning CNA: canonical
Evidence observed: Sep 21, 2010

Primary CVSS

6.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

0.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 40.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

mountall.c in mountall before 2.15.2 uses 0666 permissions for the root.rules file, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying this file.

Sources

mountall 2.15.2 (Ubuntu 10.04/10.10) - Local Privilege EscalationExploit
fuzz · linux · Sep 21, 2010

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