util-linux Package 'mount' and 'umount' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:57168

Info

util-linux Package 'mount' and 'umount' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57168
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-0157
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 07 2013 12:00AM
Updated: May 19 2014 07:25AM
Credit: Jann Horn
Vulnerable: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
Gentoo Linux
CentOS CentOS 6
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

util-linux Package 'mount' and 'umount' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The 'util-linux' package is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability.



Attackers can exploit this issue to obtain potentially sensitive information such as the existence of folders. Information obtained may aid in launching further attacks.

Exploit / POC

util-linux Package 'mount' and 'umount' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

An attacker requires local interactive access to an affected computer to exploit.

Solution / Fix

util-linux Package 'mount' and 'umount' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

util-linux Package 'mount' and 'umount' Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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