CVE-2007-5191 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2007-5191: 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.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-5191 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.13-8urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.13-8urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.13-8urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

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