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CVE-2012-1586

LowPublished

mount.cifs in cifs-utils 2.6 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files or directories via the file path in the second argument, which...

Published: Aug 27, 2012
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Apr 25, 2012

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

0.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 52.3%
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

mount.cifs in cifs-utils 2.6 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files or directories via the file path in the second argument, which reveals their existence in an error message.

Sources

mount.cifs - 'chdir()' Arbitrary Root File IdentificationExploit
Sha0 · linux · Apr 25, 2012

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