Improper input validation in GNU Glibc

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 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.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.006 (44.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Gnu Glibc — versions 2.5.1, 2.3.2, 2.2.4
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0296?
CVE-2010-0296 is a vulnerability in GNU Glibc, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2010-06-01.
Is CVE-2010-0296 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.