CVE-2011-1680

CVE-2011-1680 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ncpfs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Ncpfs
• Published: 2011-04-10
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ncpmount in ncpfs 2.2.6 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab~ lock file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1680?

ncpmount in ncpfs 2.2.6 and earlier does not remove the /etc/mtab~ lock file after a failed attempt to add a mount entry, which has unspecified impact and local attack vectors.

How severe is CVE-2011-1680?

CVE-2011-1680 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-1680 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-1680?

CVE-2011-1680 primarily affects Ncpfs. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1680?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-1680 published?

CVE-2011-1680 was published on 2011-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/10
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/11
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/12
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/04/9
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/3
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/05/7
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/07/9
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/16
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/5
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/14/7
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/15/6
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/4
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/6
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/3
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/31/4
• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/04/01/2
• https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=688980
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66700

Affected products (6)

• cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:ncpfs:ncpfs:2.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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