Improper input validation in Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-Utils

CVE-2012-3409

ecryptfs-utils: suid helper does not restrict mounting filesystems with nosuid,nodev which creates a possible privilege escalation

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

EPSS: 0.004 (33.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3409?
CVE-2012-3409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ecryptfs Ecryptfs-Utils, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2019-12-20.
How severe is CVE-2012-3409?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2012-3409 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.