CVE-2011-4124

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    CVE-2011-4124

    Published: 27 Oct 2021Last Modified: 10 Apr 2026

    Summary:

    Details: Input validation issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c which can lead to argument injection and elevation of privileges.

    References: https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027, https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/, https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/, https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2, https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2, https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027, https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/, https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027, https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/

    Affected packages

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High
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