CVE-2021-3995 (Medium) detected in util-linuxv2.36.2, util-linuxv2.36 - autoclosed
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CVE-2021-3995 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
A logic error was found in the libmount library of util-linux in the function that allows an unprivileged user to unmount a FUSE filesystem. This flaw allows an unprivileged local attacker to unmount FUSE filesystems that belong to certain other users who have a UID that is a prefix of the UID of the attacker in its string form. An attacker may use this flaw to cause a denial of service to applications that use the affected filesystems.
Publish Date: 2021-11-22
URL: CVE-2021-3995
CVSS 3 Score Details (4.7)
Base Score Metrics:
- Exploitability Metrics:
- Attack Vector: Local
- Attack Complexity: High
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Unchanged
- Impact Metrics:
- Confidentiality Impact: None
- Integrity Impact: None
- Availability Impact: High
Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2021-3995
Release Date: 2021-11-22
Fix Resolution: v2.37.3
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✔️ This issue was automatically closed by WhiteSource because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the WhiteSource inventory.