CVE-2011-4126

moderate-risk
Published 2021-10-27

Race condition issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c allowing unprivileged users the ability to mount any device to anywhere.

Do I need to act?

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0.49% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.1/10 High
NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

Calibre-Ebook

References (8)

Exploit https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027
Exploit https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/
Not Applicable https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/
Mailing List https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2
Exploit https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027
Exploit https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/
Not Applicable https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/
Mailing List https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2
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moderate-risk
Severity 24/34 · High
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal