CRITICAL
CVE-2011-4124
CWE-20Published: October 27, 2021· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Input validation issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c which can lead to argument injection and elevation of privileges.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-4124 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
calibre-ebook1 product(s)
calibre
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
ADVISORYhttps://lwn.net/Articles/464824/
ADVISORYhttps://lwn.net/Articles/464824/
All References (8)
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://bugs.launchpad.net/calibre/+bug/885027Exploit · Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://git.zx2c4.com/calibre-mount-helper-exploit/about/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://lwn.net/Articles/464824/Not Applicable · Third Party Advisory
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https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/11/02/2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-4124
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 27, 2021
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-4124 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.