HIGH
CVE-2007-5191
CWE-252Published: October 4, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
mount and umount in util-linux and loop-aes-utils call the setuid and setgid functions in the wrong order and do not check the return values, which might allow attackers to gain privileges via helpers such as mount.nfs.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-5191 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
Fedora1 product(s)
fedora
kernel1 product(s)
util-linux
loop-aes-utils_project1 product(s)
loop-aes-utils
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (68)
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http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=195390Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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http://frontal2.mandriva.com/en/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:198Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-10/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2008/000002.htmlThird Party Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/27104Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27122Third Party Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/27145Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27188Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27283Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27354Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27399Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27687Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28348Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/28349Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-5191
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-252
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 4, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-252)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-5191 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.