Calibre linux_mount_helper.c untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Calibre. Impacted is an unknown function of the file devices/linux_mount_helper.c. Performing a manipulation results in untrusted search path. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-4125. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Calibre (the affected version is unknown). This affects an unknown code of the file devices/linux_mount_helper.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/27/2021. The advisory is shared at bugs.launchpad.net. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-4125 since 10/18/2011. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at git.zx2c4.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

10/18/2011 🔍
10/27/2021 +3662 days 🔍
10/27/2021 +0 days 🔍
10/31/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugs.launchpad.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-4125 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-4125
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-185553
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 10/27/2021 10:28
Updated: 10/31/2021 16:07
Changes: 10/27/2021 10:28 (38), 10/31/2021 16:07 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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