CVE-2026-76642
Public on 2026-09-03
Modified on 2026-09-04
Description
A flaw was found in util-linux. When an external mount. helper runs but exits with a nonzero status, libmount still treats the helper invocation as successful and runs privileged post-mount hooks. A local unprivileged user with an /etc/fstab entry that uses the user option together with X-mount.idmap or X-mount.owner/group/mode can cause those hooks to clone or re-own the underlying filesystem after the helper fails, leading to local privilege escalation.
Severity
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CVSS v3 Base Score
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Affected Packages
| Platform | Package | Release Date | Advisory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 - Core | util-linux | Not Affected | ||
| Amazon Linux 2023 | util-linux | Not Affected | ||
| Amazon Linux 2027 Preview | util-linux | Pending Fix |
CVSS Scores
| Score Type | Score | Vector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux | CVSSv3 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |