CVE-2011-2709

CVE-2011-2709 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Umich Libgssglue with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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

libgssapi and libgssglue before 0.4 do not properly check privileges, which allows local users to load untrusted configuration files and execute arbitrary code via the GSSAPI_MECH_CONF environment variable, as demonstrated using mount.nfs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-2709?
libgssapi and libgssglue before 0.4 do not properly check privileges, which allows local users to load untrusted configuration files and execute arbitrary code via the GSSAPI_MECH_CONF environment variable, as demonstrated using mount.nfs.
How severe is CVE-2011-2709?
CVE-2011-2709 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-2709 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-2709?
CVE-2011-2709 primarily affects Umich Libgssglue. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2709?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-2709 published?
CVE-2011-2709 was published on 2012-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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