CVE-2011-1833

CVE-2011-1833 is a low-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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

Race condition in the ecryptfs_mount function in fs/ecryptfs/main.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to bypass intended file permissions via a mount.ecryptfs_private mount with a mismatched uid.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1833?
Race condition in the ecryptfs_mount function in fs/ecryptfs/main.c in the eCryptfs subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.1 allows local users to bypass intended file permissions via a mount.ecryptfs_private mount with a mismatched uid.
How severe is CVE-2011-1833?
CVE-2011-1833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-1833 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1833?
CVE-2011-1833 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 51 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1833?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1833 published?
CVE-2011-1833 was published on 2012-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (51)

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