CVE-2011-4125

Public Exploit

Description

A untrusted search path issue was found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c leading to the ability of unprivileged users to execute any program as root.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.71% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory zx2c4.com Third-Party Advisory lwn.net Third-Party Advisory openwall.com
Affected: n/a Calibre
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/ third party advisory exploit
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2 third party advisory mailing list
https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027 issue tracking exploit third party advisory
https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/ third party advisory not applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-4125?
CVE-2011-4125 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-4125?
To fix CVE-2011-4125, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-4125 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2011-4125 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2011-4125?
CVE-2011-4125 affects n/a Calibre.
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