CVE-2008-3970

CVE-2008-3970 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pam Mount with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a local mount.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3970?
pam_mount 0.10 through 0.45, when luserconf is enabled, does not verify mountpoint and source ownership before mounting a user-defined volume, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via a local mount.
How severe is CVE-2008-3970?
CVE-2008-3970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3970 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3970?
CVE-2008-3970 primarily affects Pam Mount. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3970?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3970 published?
CVE-2008-3970 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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