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CVE-2010-0296

The encode_name macro in misc/mntent_r.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.11.1 and earlier, as used by ncpmount and mount.cifs, does not properly ha…

Impact

The encode_name macro in misc/mntent_r.c in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.11.1 and earlier, as used by ncpmount and mount.cifs, does not properly handle newline characters in mountpoint names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (mtab corruption), or possibly modify mount options and gain privileges, via a crafted mount request.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
GnuGlibc
through 2.11.1
Versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4

Weakness classification

CWE-20

References