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TI-2013-00092 Aliases CVE-2013-0157GHSA-5f9c-xx25-xwrv

(a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow…

Priority LOW 11CWE-200Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
None
User interaction
— Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Information disclosure
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
Partial · None · None
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 6 fixed, 2 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-200.

Summary

(a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.00375 31st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 1 advisoryRed Hat: 6 fixed, 2 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
——all versions—No fix listedCNA
  • — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 2

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2.14.1Vulnerablekernel
cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*2.17.2Vulnerablekernel
  • cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.14.1 Vulnerable ·kernel
  • cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.17.2 Vulnerable ·kernel

Remediation

Red Hat 1 advisory

  • RHSA-2013:0517 Released 2013-02-20 · Red Hat rating Low
    util-linux-ng security, bug fix and enhancement update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) libblkid-2.17.2-12.9.el6, libuuid-2.17.2-12.9.el6, util-linux-ng-2.17.2-12.9.el6 +1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) libblkid-devel-2.17.2-12.9.el6, libuuid-devel-2.17.2-12.9.el6, util-linux-ng-2.17.2-12.9.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) libblkid-2.17.2-12.9.el6, libuuid-2.17.2-12.9.el6, util-linux-ng-2.17.2-12.9.el6 +1
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) libblkid-devel-2.17.2-12.9.el6, libuuid-devel-2.17.2-12.9.el6, util-linux-ng-2.17.2-12.9.el6
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) libblkid-2.17.2-12.9.el6, libblkid-2.17.2-12.9.el6.ppc, libblkid-devel-2.17.2-12.9.el6 +8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) libblkid-2.17.2-12.9.el6, libblkid-devel-2.17.2-12.9.el6, libuuid-2.17.2-12.9.el6 +3

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0517
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0517
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0517
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0517
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0517
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2013:0517

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2013-0157
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-5f9c-xx25-xwrv

References

Advisory 2

Other 4

  • TI-2014-07400 Blkid in util-linux before 2.26rc-1 allows local users to execute arbitrary code. CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.8
  • TI-2020-14100 An issue was discovered in hwclock.13-v2.27 allows attackers to gain escalated privlidges… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.7
  • TI-2021-02893 A logic error was found in the libmount library of util-linux in the function that allows… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.5
  • TI-2015-04386 The mkostemp function in login-utils in util-linux when used incorrectly allows remote… CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2026-21863 util-linux: TOCTOU Race Condition in util-linux mount(8) - Loop Device Setup CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 4.7
  • TI-2024-18667 wall in util-linux through 2.40, often installed with setgid tty permissions, allows… CVSS 3.1LOW 3.3
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