How severe is CVE-2013-0157?

CVE-2013-0157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2013-0157 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-2013-0157?

CVE-2013-0157 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0157?

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

When was CVE-2013-0157 published?

CVE-2013-0157 was published on 2014-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0157

CVE-2013-0157 is a low-severity vulnerability in Kernel Util-linux 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Kernel Util-linux
Published: 2014-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

(a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0157?: (a) mount and (b) umount in util-linux 2.14.1, 2.17.2, and probably other versions allow local users to determine the existence of restricted directories by (1) using the --guess-fstype command-line option or (2) attempting to mount a non-existent device, which generates different error messages depending on whether the directory exists.
How severe is CVE-2013-0157?: CVE-2013-0157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2013-0157 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-2013-0157?: CVE-2013-0157 primarily affects Kernel Util-linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0157?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0157 published?: CVE-2013-0157 was published on 2014-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:2.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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