CVE-2005-3531

CVE-2005-3531 is a low-severity vulnerability in Miklos Szeredi Fuse with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

fusermount in FUSE before 2.4.1, if installed setuid root, allows local users to corrupt /etc/mtab and possibly modify mount options by performing a mount over a directory whose name contains certain special characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3531?
fusermount in FUSE before 2.4.1, if installed setuid root, allows local users to corrupt /etc/mtab and possibly modify mount options by performing a mount over a directory whose name contains certain special characters.
How severe is CVE-2005-3531?
CVE-2005-3531 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-3531 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3531?
CVE-2005-3531 primarily affects Miklos Szeredi Fuse. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3531?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3531 published?
CVE-2005-3531 was published on 2005-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)