CVE-2011-4126
HIGHcalibre - Time-of-check Time-of-use Race Condition in linux_mount_helper
Title source: llmDescription
Race condition issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c allowing unprivileged users the ability to mount any device to anywhere.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/
Mailing List, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027
Not Applicable, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/
Scores
CVSS v3
8.1
EPSS
0.0149
EPSS Percentile
70.7%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Details
CWE
CWE-367
Status
published
Products (1)
calibre-ebook/calibre
Published
Oct 27, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026