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TI-2018-07719 Aliases CVE-2018-10906GHSA-35h9-x59q-8xcf

Improper authorization in [UNKNOWN] fuse

Priority LOW 37CWE-285Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Local
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass, Privilege escalation
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Partial Red Hat: 7 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-285 and CWE-269.

Summary

In fuse before versions 2.9.8 and 3.x before 3.2.5, fusermount is vulnerable to a restriction bypass when SELinux is active. This allows non-root users to mount a FUSE file system with the 'allow_other' mount option regardless of whether 'user_allow_other' is set in the fuse configuration. An attacker may use this flaw to mount a FUSE file system, accessible by other users, and trick them into accessing files on that file system, possibly causing Denial of Service or other unspecified effects.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.01414 72nd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by the CNA and NVD
Fix Partial Red Hat: 1 advisoryRed Hat: 7 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

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

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
[UNKNOWN]fusefuse 2.9.8; fuse 3.2.5—No fix listedCNA
  • fuse Vendor[UNKNOWN] Affected fuse 2.9.8; fuse 3.2.5 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 6

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*8.0VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*9.0VulnerableDebian
cpe:2.3:a:fuse_project:fuse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*before 2.9.8; 3.0 to before 3.2.5VulnerableFuse Project
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*7.0VulnerableRed Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
  • cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 9.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
  • cpe:2.3:a:fuse_project:fuse:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 2.9.8; 3.0 to before 3.2.5 Vulnerable ·Fuse Project
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
  • cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat

Remediation

Red Hat 1 advisory

  • RHSA-2018:3324 Released 2018-10-30 · Red Hat rating Moderate
    fuse security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) fuse-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-libs-2.9.2-11.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) fuse-devel-2.9.2-11.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) fuse-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-libs-2.9.2-11.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) fuse-devel-2.9.2-11.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) fuse-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-devel-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-devel-2.9.2-11.el7.ppc +2
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) fuse-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-devel-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-libs-2.9.2-11.el7
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) fuse-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-devel-2.9.2-11.el7, fuse-libs-2.9.2-11.el7

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

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

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Virtualization 4AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3324
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3324
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3324
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3324
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3324
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3324
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7)Fixed RHSA-2018:3324
Not affected: 2 products
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-10906
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-35h9-x59q-8xcf

References

Exploit 1

Patch 1

Advisory 6

Sources

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