CVE-2011-1836

CVE-2011-1836 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-utils with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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/ecryptfs-recover-private in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not establish a subdirectory with safe permissions, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations during the recovery process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1836?
utils/ecryptfs-recover-private in ecryptfs-utils before 90 does not establish a subdirectory with safe permissions, which might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions via standard filesystem operations during the recovery process.
How severe is CVE-2011-1836?
CVE-2011-1836 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-1836 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-2011-1836?
CVE-2011-1836 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-2011-1836?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-1836 published?
CVE-2011-1836 was published on 2014-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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