CVE-2011-1834

CVE-2011-1834 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-utils 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not properly maintain the mtab file during error conditions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (table corruption) or bypass intended unmounting restrictions via a umount system call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1834?
utils/mount.ecryptfs_private.c in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not properly maintain the mtab file during error conditions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (table corruption) or bypass intended unmounting restrictions via a umount system call.
How severe is CVE-2011-1834?
CVE-2011-1834 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-1834 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1834?
CVE-2011-1834 primarily affects Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-utils. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1834?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1834 published?
CVE-2011-1834 was published on 2014-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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